JP2012200575A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of providing high rendering effects through reservation suggestion rendering.SOLUTION: When a playing ball enters a start hole, a random number for determining a jackpot lottery and a random number for determining a mode of changing rendering are stored as reservations in a storage part. When a start condition is met, the random numbers stored in the storage part are read out to make the jackpot lottery, and the changing rendering is implemented to give notice of a lottery result of a jackpot. When the reservations are stored in the storage part, a reservation display image 45 showing the number of reservations is displayed at a rendering display part 50a. When a predetermined time has elapsed after the reservations are held, the display mode of the reservation display image changes based on a previous determination result of the random number stored in the storage part.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine in which a gaming profit is given to a player on condition that a gaming ball has entered a starting area provided in the gaming area.

  In a conventional gaming machine, when a game ball enters a start opening, a random number for performing a big hit lottery or a random number for determining a variation effect mode is stored in a storage unit as a hold. The holds stored in the storage unit are read in the order set in advance, and a lottery lottery is performed based on the read holds, and a lot of prize balls are obtained when the jackpot is won by the jackpot lottery Various game profits are given to the player, such as possible special games can be executed.

  In such a gaming machine, when a lottery result is announced, various effects are displayed such that various images are displayed on the effect display unit, and various sounds are output from the sound output device, which is expected from the player. A feeling and tension are given. In addition to the above-described variation effect, when the hold is stored in the storage unit, the degree of expectation for winning the jackpot by the hold and the variation effect mode based on the hold are determined in advance, and the prior determination When the result is a high expectation, a hold suggesting effect in which the effect is executed in a manner corresponding to the degree of expectation is widely adopted.

  Thus, in the conventional gaming machine, when a game ball enters the start opening and the hold is stored, the expectation degree for the hold is suggested by the hold suggesting effect. When it is performed, it is possible to give a player a high expectation for a long period before the fluctuating effect for the suspension is started.

JP 2009-268824 A

  According to the above gaming machine, when the hold suggestion effect is executed, the player is given a sense of expectation, but when the hold suggestion effect is not performed, the game ball enters the start opening. When the hold is stored, the expectation about the hold is lost. As a result, there is a risk that the effect of the presentation will be reduced for many hours during the progress of the game, and the interest of the game will be reduced.

  It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine capable of providing a high effect by a holding suggestion effect.

  In order to solve the above-described problems, the gaming machine of the present invention includes a game area in which a game ball launched by the launching unit flows down, a start area provided in the game area, and an entry of the game ball into the start area. As a condition, a random number for determining the game profit to be given to the player, and a random number for the variable effect for determining the mode of the variable effect for informing the game profit to be given to the player A storage unit for storing the acquired random number in the storage unit as a storage unit, and a game profit determination random number stored in the storage unit by the storage unit when the start condition is satisfied, and reading the gaming profit When the gaming profit is determined by the gaming profit determining means to be determined and the gaming profit determining means, the determination result of the gaming profit determining means, and the gaming profit determining means In accordance with the random effect random number stored in the storage unit together with the game profit determining random number read at the time of determination, the variable effect determining means for determining the mode of the variable effect and the determination of the variable effect determining means Therefore, by executing the variation effect, a variation effect execution means for informing the game profit given to the player, and a determination result for giving a predetermined game profit by the game profit determination means are derived, and the variation When notification that the game profit is given by the effect executing means is made, the game profit granting means for giving the game profit and the hold are stored in the storage unit, and then the change based on the hold Before the effect determining means determines the mode of the variation effect, at least one of the random number for determining the game profit and the random number for variation effect stored as the hold Based on one or both, it is executed for pre-determination means for deriving pre-determination information related to at least one of the game profit and the variation effect and all or part of the suspension stored in the storage unit. The hold suggesting effect execution determining means for determining whether or not the hold suggesting effect can be executed based on the target hold prior determination information as the target, and the hold suggesting effect execution determining means. When the determination result for executing the hold suggesting effect is derived, a time shorter than the time until at least the last change effect is executed among the change effects in the target hold of the hold suggesting effect is determined as the hold suggesting effect. The start time setting means for setting the start time of the first and the determination result for executing the hold suggesting effect are derived, and then the start time setting means A time measuring means capable of measuring the time until the set start time elapses, and a hold for starting the hold suggesting effect when the time measuring means times the start time set by the start time setting means And suggesting effect execution means.

  In the gaming machine of the present invention, the hold suggestion effect execution determination unit performs lottery to determine whether or not the hold suggestion effect can be executed when the hold is stored in the storage unit by the hold storage unit. In addition, it is determined that the hold suggesting effect is executed on the condition that at least a predetermined lottery result is derived by the lottery.

  In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention is configured so that when the hold suggesting effect execution determination unit stores a hold in the storage unit by the hold storage unit, all or a part of the hold in advance stored in the storage unit The determination information is analyzed, and it is determined that the hold suggesting effect is executed on the condition that the analyzed prior determination information is information set in advance.

  Further, in the gaming machine of the present invention, the hold suggesting effect executing means notifies the hold number by controlling display of the same number of hold display units as the number of hold stored in the storage unit in a normal display mode. Constituted by display control means, the hold display control means, when the start time set by the start time setting means is timed by the time measuring means, all or part of the display mode of the hold display portion, The normal display mode can be changed to a special display mode.

  Further, the gaming machine of the present invention is characterized in that a start time for notifying the remaining time of the start time set by the start time setting means as the time measuring means progresses.

It is a perspective view of the gaming machine showing a state where the door is opened. It is a front view of a gaming machine. It is a block diagram of a gaming machine. It is a figure explaining a special symbol determination table. It is a figure explaining a symbol classification judgment table. It is a figure explaining the 1st variation pattern command determination table. It is a figure explaining the 2nd fluctuation pattern command determination table at the time of no reach. It is a figure explaining the 2nd fluctuation pattern command determination table at the time of reach. It is a figure explaining a special electric accessory operating table. It is a figure explaining a game state setting table. It is a figure explaining a normal symbol determination table. (A) is a figure explaining a normal symbol fluctuation pattern command determination table, (b) is a figure explaining a 2nd start opening release control table. It is a figure which shows the main process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the timer interruption process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the input control process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the 1st start port detection switch input process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the prior determination process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the gate detection switch input process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special figure special electric processing in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special symbol change start process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the variation pattern determination process in a main control board. It is a figure explaining the special symbol fluctuation | variation stop process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the post-stop process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special electric accessory control process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special game completion | finish process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the common figure normal electricity process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the normal symbol change start process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the normal symbol fluctuation | variation stop process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the process after a normal symbol stop in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the normal electric accessory control process in a main control board. It is a figure explaining a change production. It is a figure explaining an example of "a reachless production". It is a figure explaining an example of "reach production". It is a figure explaining an example of a reservation suggestion effect. It is a figure which shows a holding | maintenance suggestion effect execution determination table. It is a figure which shows a pending | holding display mode determination table. It is a figure which shows the memory | storage area | region which memorize | stores the prior determination information matched with the received command, etc. when a start winning command is received. It is a figure explaining the counter provided in the sub control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the update condition of the various information memorize | stored in the memory | storage part in a sub control board, and the update condition of the counter value in a counter. It is a figure which shows an example of the holding | maintenance suggestion effect performed with the update of each memory | storage part shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the main process in a sub control board. It is a figure which shows the timer interruption process in a sub control board. It is a figure which shows the start winning command reception process in a sub control board. It is a figure which shows the holding | maintenance suggestion effect execution determination process in a sub control board. It is a figure which shows the fluctuation pattern command reception process in a sub control board. It is a figure which shows the holding | maintenance suggestion effect execution process in a sub control board.

  Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. The dimensions, materials, and other specific numerical values shown in the embodiments are merely examples for facilitating the understanding of the invention, and do not limit the present invention unless otherwise specified. In the present specification and drawings, elements having substantially the same function and configuration are denoted by the same reference numerals, and redundant description is omitted, and elements not directly related to the present invention are not illustrated. To do.

  In order to facilitate understanding of the embodiment of the present invention, first, the mechanical configuration and electrical configuration of the gaming machine will be briefly described, and then specific processing on each board will be described.

  FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, showing a state where the door is opened. As shown in the figure, the gaming machine 1 includes an outer frame 2 in which an enclosed space is formed by four sides assembled in a substantially rectangular shape, a middle frame 4 attached to the outer frame 2 by a hinge mechanism so as to be freely opened and closed, Similarly to the middle frame 4, a front frame 6 attached to the outer frame 2 so as to be freely opened and closed by a hinge mechanism is provided.

  As with the outer frame 2, the middle frame 4 has an enclosed space formed by four sides assembled in a substantially rectangular shape, and a game board 8 is held in the enclosed space. The front frame 6 holds a transmission plate 10 made of glass or resin. When the middle frame 4 and the front frame 6 are closed with respect to the outer frame 2, the game board 8 and the transmission plate 10 face each other substantially in parallel while maintaining a predetermined distance, and from the front side of the gaming machine 1. The game board 8 can be visually recognized through the transmission plate 10.

  FIG. 2 is a front view of the gaming machine 1. As shown in this figure, an operation handle 12 that projects to the front side of the gaming machine 1 is provided at the lower part of the front frame 6. The operation handle 12 is provided so that the player can perform a rotation operation. When the player rotates the operation handle 12 and performs a launch operation, the operation handle 12 has a strength corresponding to the rotation angle of the operation handle 12 and is not illustrated. A game ball is launched by the launch mechanism. The game balls thus fired are raised between the rails 14 a and 14 b provided on the game board 8 and guided to the game area 16.

  The game area 16 is a space formed at a distance between the game board 8 and the transmission plate 10 and is an area where the game ball can flow down or roll. The game board 8 is provided with a large number of nails and windmills, and a game ball guided to the game area 16 collides with the nails and windmills, and flows down and rolls in an irregular direction.

  Further, the game area 16 is provided with a general winning port 18, a first starting port 20, and a second starting port 22 through which game balls can enter. These general winning port 18, first starting port 20, and first starting port 20 are provided. 2 When a game ball enters the start opening 22, a predetermined prize ball is paid out to the player.

  As will be described in detail later, when a game ball enters the first start port 20 or the second start port 22, a lottery for determining any one special symbol from a plurality of special symbols provided in advance. Is done. Each special symbol is associated with various game profits (states) such as whether or not a special game advantageous to the player can be executed and what kind of game state the subsequent game state is to be made. Therefore, when a game ball enters the first start port 20 or the second start port 22, the player acquires a predetermined prize ball and, at the same time, acquires an opportunity for acquiring a right to receive various game benefits. It becomes.

  The second starting port 22 has a movable piece 22b that can be projected and retracted from the back side to the front side of the game board 8, and the second starting port 22 is connected to the second starting port 22 according to the state of the movable piece 22b. The ease of entry of game balls is changed. Specifically, when the movable piece 22b is immersed in the back side of the game board 8 and retracted from the game area 16, that is, in the closed state, the game ball flows down the front of the movable piece 22b. Thus, it is impossible or difficult for a game ball to enter the second starting port 22.

  On the other hand, when the game ball passes through the gate 24 provided in the game area 16, a normal symbol lottery to be described later is performed, and when the win is won by this lottery, the movable piece 22b enters the game area 16 for a predetermined time. It is controlled to the open state protruding toward. As described above, when the movable piece 22b is in the open state, the movable piece 22b functions as a tray that guides the game ball to the second start port 22, and the game ball can easily enter the second start port 22.

  Further, an attacker device 26 is provided below the first start port 20 and the second start port 22. The attacker device 26 includes a large winning opening 28 through which a game ball can enter and an open / close door 28b that opens and closes the large winning opening 28. Normally, the open / close door 28b is closed and the large winning opening is opened. It is impossible for a game ball to enter 28. On the other hand, when the above-described special game is executed, the opening / closing door 28b is opened in a predetermined manner, and the opening / closing door 28b functions as a tray that guides the game ball into the prize winning opening 28. When a game ball enters the special winning opening 28, a predetermined prize ball is paid out to the player.

  At the bottom of the game area 16, game balls that have not entered any of the general winning opening 18, the first starting opening 20, the second starting opening 22, and the big winning opening 28 are played from the gaming area 16. A discharge port 30 for discharging is provided on the back side of the panel 8.

  The game board 8 is provided with an effect display device 50 composed of a liquid crystal display device and an effect agent device 52 composed of a movable device, as effect devices that produce effects during the progress of the game. The effect display device 50 includes an effect display unit 50 a that displays an image, and the effect display unit 50 a is arranged in a substantially central portion of the game board 8 so as to be visible from the front side of the gaming machine 1.

  In addition, an effect agent device 52 is provided on the back side of the game board 8 and on the front side of the gaming machine 1 with respect to the effect display unit 50a. The stage effect device 52 is configured in a shape imitating a sword as shown in the figure, and is retracted from the front of the stage display unit 50a so that it can be seen from an initial position that cannot be seen by the player facing the gaming machine 1. Thus, it is provided so that it can be displaced to a displacement position facing the front surface of the effect display section 50a.

  In addition, an effect operation device 56 including buttons for accepting a player's pressing operation is provided at a substantially central position in the width direction of the gaming machine 1 and at a position below the transmission plate 10. Furthermore, an audio output device 58 including a speaker directed to the front side of the gaming machine 1 is provided at the upper position of the front frame 6 and the lowermost position of the outer frame 2. Although not shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the front frame 6 is provided with a plurality of effect lighting devices 54 including lamps for performing effects by variously controlling lighting modes and emission colors. (See FIG. 3).

  Reference numeral 70 in the figure is an upper plate to which a prize ball paid out from the gaming machine 1 or a game ball lent out from the game ball lending device is guided, and when the upper plate 70 is filled with game balls, It will be guided to the lower plate 72. In addition, a ball hole (not shown) for discharging game balls from the lower plate 72 is formed on the bottom surface of the lower plate 72. The ball release hole is normally closed by an opening / closing plate (not shown), but the opening / closing plate slides integrally with the ball removal knob 72a by sliding the ball removal knob 72a in the left-right direction in the figure. In addition, it is possible to discharge the game ball from the ball release hole to the lower side of the lower plate 72.

  Further, the game board 8 has a first special symbol display 80, a second special symbol display 82, and a first special symbol hold at a position outside the game area 16 and visible to the player. A display 84, a second special symbol hold indicator 86, a normal symbol indicator 88, and a normal symbol hold indicator 90 are provided. Each of these indicators 80 to 90 is a device for displaying various situations relating to the game, and details thereof will be described later.

(Internal structure of control means)
FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the internal configuration of the control means for controlling the progress of the game.

  The main control board 100 controls the basic operation of the game. The main control board 100 includes a main CPU 100a, a main ROM 100b, and a main RAM 100c. The main CPU 100a reads out a program stored in the main ROM 100b based on an input signal from each detection switch or timer, performs arithmetic processing, directly controls each device or display, or outputs the result of the arithmetic processing. In response, a command is transmitted to another board. The main RAM 100c functions as a data work area during the arithmetic processing of the main CPU 100a.

  The main control board 100 has a general winning port detection switch 18a for detecting that a game ball has entered the general winning port 18, and a first start port for detecting that a game ball has entered the first start port 20. Detection switch 20a, second start port detection switch 22a for detecting that a game ball has entered the second start port 22, gate detection switch 24a for detecting that a game ball has passed through the gate 24, and special winning port 28 A big prize opening detection switch 28a for detecting that a game ball has entered is connected, and a detection signal is inputted to the main control board 100 from each of these detection switches.

  The main control board 100 includes a start opening / closing solenoid 22c for operating the movable piece 22b of the second start opening 22 and a large winning opening opening / closing solenoid 28c for operating the open / close door 28b for opening / closing the large winning opening 28. Connected, and the main control board 100 controls the opening and closing of the second starting port 22 and the special winning opening 28.

  Further, the main control board 100 includes a first special symbol display 80, a second special symbol display 82, a first special symbol hold indicator 84, a second special symbol hold indicator 86, a normal symbol indicator 88, a normal symbol A symbol holding display 90 is connected, and the main control board 100 controls the display of each display.

  In addition, the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment has a special symbol game which is started mainly by entering a game ball into the first start port 20 or the second start port 22 and the game ball passes through the gate 24. It can be broadly divided into normal symbol games that are started. The main ROM 100b of the main control board 100 stores various programs for proceeding with special symbol games and normal symbol games, and data and tables necessary for various games.

  The main control board 100 is connected to the payout control board 120 and the sub control board 200.

  The payout control board 120 performs control for launching a game ball and control for paying out a prize ball. The payout control board 120 also includes a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM, and is connected to the main control board 100 so as to be capable of bidirectional communication. A game information output terminal board 110 is connected to the payout control board 120, and various information on the progress of the game output from the main control board 100 is passed through the payout control board 120 and the game information output terminal board 110. This is output to the hall computer of the amusement store.

  Further, the payout control board 120 is connected to a payout motor 121 for paying out a game ball stored in the storage unit as a prize ball to the player. The payout control board 120 controls the payout motor 121 based on the payout number designation command transmitted from the main control board 100 so as to pay out a predetermined prize ball to the player. At this time, the number of game balls that have been paid out is detected by the payout ball counting switch 122 so that it can be determined whether or not the prize ball to be paid out has been paid out to the player.

  Further, a dish full tank detection switch 123 that detects a full condition of the lower dish 72 is connected to the dispensing control board 120. The dish full tank detection switch 123 is provided in a path that guides the game ball to be paid out as a prize ball to the lower dish 72, and a game ball detection signal is sent to the payout control board 120 each time the game ball passes through the path. It is designed to be entered.

  Then, when a predetermined amount or more of game balls are stored in the lower tray 72 and become full, the game balls stay in the passage toward the lower tray 72 and move from the tray full tank detection switch 123 toward the payout control board 120. The game ball detection signal is continuously input. The payout control board 120 determines that the lower pan 72 is full when a game ball detection signal is continuously input for a predetermined time, and transmits a full dish command to the main control board 100. On the other hand, if continuous input of the game ball detection signal is interrupted after transmitting the dish full tank command, it is determined that the full tank state has been released, and a dish full tank release command is transmitted to the main control board 100.

  In addition, a launch control board 130 is connected to the payout control board 120 so as to be capable of bidirectional communication. When the launch control board 130 receives the launch control data from the payout control board 120, the launch control board 130 permits the launch. Connected to the launch control board 130 are a touch sensor 12 a that is provided on the operation handle 12 and detects that a player has touched the operation handle 12, and an operation volume 12 b that detects an operation angle of the operation handle 12. Has been. When signals are input from the touch sensor 12a and the launch volume 12b, the launch control board 130 is controlled to energize the launch solenoid 131 provided in the game ball launch device to launch the game ball.

  The sub-control board 200 mainly controls each effect such as during game or standby. The sub control board 200 includes a sub CPU 200a, a sub ROM 200b, and a sub RAM 200c, and is connected to the main control board 100 so as to be able to communicate in one direction from the main control board 100 to the sub control board 200. . The sub CPU 200a reads out a program stored in the sub ROM 200b based on a command transmitted from the main control board 100, an input signal from a timer, and the like, performs arithmetic processing, and displays a command for executing an effect as an image. It transmits to the control board 210 or the illumination control board 220. At this time, the sub RAM 200c functions as a data work area during the arithmetic processing of the sub CPU 200a.

  The image control board 210 performs image display control for displaying an image on the effect display unit 50a, and includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, and a VRAM. The ROM of the image control board 210 stores a large number of image data such as symbols and backgrounds displayed on the effect display unit 50a. Based on the command transmitted from the sub control board 200, the CPU Is read from the ROM into the VRAM, and the image display of the effect display unit 50a is controlled.

  Based on the command transmitted from the sub-control board 200, the illumination control board 220 performs voice output control for outputting voice from the voice output device 58. Further, the illumination control board 220 moves the stage effect device 52 and controls the lighting of the stage lighting device 54 based on a command transmitted from the sub control board 200. Furthermore, a predetermined command is transmitted to the sub-control board 200 when an operation detection signal is input from the effect operation device detection switch 56a that detects that the effect operation device 56 has been pressed.

  A power supply board (not shown) is connected to each board. This power supply board has a backup power supply composed of a capacitor, monitors the power supply voltage supplied to the gaming machine, and outputs a power interruption detection signal to the main control board 100 when the power supply voltage becomes a predetermined value or less. It is like that.

  Next, games in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to various tables stored in the main ROM 100b.

  As described above, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, two types of games, a special symbol game and a normal symbol game, proceed in parallel, and a low probability is assumed as a gaming state when proceeding with both of these games. The game progresses in any game state in which the game state of either the game state or the high probability game state and the game state of either the non-time-short game state or the time-short game state are combined.

  The details of each gaming state will be described later, but the low probability gaming state is set with a low probability of acquiring a right to execute a special game in which the special winning opening 28 is opened (in this embodiment, 1/399). It is a gaming state, and the high probability gaming state is a gaming state set with a high probability of acquiring a right to execute a special game (in this embodiment, 1 / 39.9).

  In addition, the non-short game state is a game state in which the movable piece 22b is less likely to be in the open state and the game ball is less likely to enter the second starting port 22, and the short-time game state is more than the non-short game state. In this game state, the movable piece 22b is likely to be in an open state, and a game ball is likely to enter the second start port 22.

  When the player operates the operation handle 12 to fire a game ball in the game area 16, and when the game ball flowing down the game area 16 enters the first start port 20 or the second start port 22, the player gives it to the player A special symbol determination process (hereinafter referred to as “hit lottery”) associated with the gaming profit to be performed is performed. In the jackpot lottery, when the jackpot is won, a special game is executed in which the special winning opening 28 is opened and a game ball can be inserted into the special winning slot 28, and after the special game ends. Is set to one of the above gaming states. Below, the jackpot lottery method will be described.

  As will be described in detail later, when a game ball enters the first start port 20 or the second start port 22, various random numbers (special design random numbers, jackpot random numbers, first variation pattern random numbers, (Second variation pattern random number) is acquired, and each random number value is stored in the reserved storage area of the main RAM 100c. Hereinafter, various random numbers stored in the holding storage area after the game ball has entered the first start port 20 are collectively referred to as first hold, and the game ball enters the second start port 22 and is held. Various random numbers stored in the storage area are collectively referred to as a second hold.

  This reserved storage area has two storage areas, a first reserved storage area and a second reserved storage area, and both reserved storage areas have four storage units (first to fourth storage units). doing. And the random number value acquired when the game ball enters the first start port 20 is stored as the first hold in the first to fourth storage units of the first hold storage area with the upper limit of four, and the second start The random number values obtained by entering the game balls into the mouth 22 are stored as second reservations in the first to fourth storage units of the second reservation storage area with an upper limit of four.

  Accordingly, when a game ball enters the first start port 20 in a state where four first holds are stored in the first hold storage area, a random value is stored based on the game ball entering. In addition, when a game ball enters the second start port 22 in a state where four second holds are stored in the second hold storage area, Random values are never stored.

  FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining the special symbol determination table. When a game ball enters the first start port 20 or the second start port 22, one special symbol random number is acquired from the range of 0 to 797. Then, a special symbol determination table is selected according to the start opening into which the game ball has entered and the game state when the jackpot lottery is started, that is, when the jackpot determination is performed, and the selected special symbol is selected. The jackpot determination is performed based on the determination table and the acquired special symbol random number.

  In the low-probability gaming state, when starting the jackpot lottery based on the first hold, the special symbol determination table 1 shown in FIG. According to this special symbol determination table 1, when the special symbol random number is 0 or 1, it is determined that it is a big hit, and when it is any other special symbol random number, it is determined that it is lost. Therefore, the jackpot probability in this case is 1/399.

  Further, in the high-probability gaming state, when starting the big win lottery based on the first hold, the special symbol determination table 2 shown in FIG. 4B is referred to. According to the special symbol determination table 2, when the special symbol random number is 0 to 19, it is determined that the jackpot is big. Accordingly, the jackpot probability in this case is 1 / 39.9. Thus, in the case of a high probability gaming state, the jackpot probability is 10 times that in the case of a low probability gaming state.

  In the low-probability gaming state, when the big win lottery is started based on the second hold, the special symbol determination table 3 shown in FIG. Similarly to the special symbol determination table 1, the special symbol determination table 3 is also determined to be a big hit when the special symbol random number is 0 or 1. Therefore, the jackpot probability in this case is 1/399.

  Further, in the high-probability gaming state, when starting the big win lottery based on the second hold, the special symbol determination table 4 shown in FIG. Similarly to the special symbol determination table 2, the special symbol determination table 4 is also determined to be a big hit when the special symbol random number is 0 to 19. Accordingly, the jackpot probability in this case is 1 / 39.9. Thus, in the jackpot determination of the second hold, similarly to the jackpot determination of the first hold, in the high probability gaming state, the jackpot probability is 10 times that in the low probability gaming state. Become.

  FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining a symbol type determination table for determining the type of a special symbol. When a game ball enters the first start port 20 or the second start port 22, one jackpot random number is acquired from the range of 0-299. Then, a symbol type determination table is selected according to the start opening into which the game ball has entered and the determination result of the jackpot or lose, and the special symbol is determined by the selected symbol type determination table and the acquired jackpot random number. The symbol type is determined.

  As a result of determining the first hold based on the special symbol determination table described above, when the jackpot determination result is obtained, the symbol type determination table 1 is referred to. According to this symbol type determination table 1, special symbols A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J (hereinafter “A to J”) are assigned to each jackpot random number from 0 to 299, as shown. 10 types of special symbols are associated with each other. For example, when the jackpot random number is “0”, the special symbol A is determined.

  In addition, as a result of determining the second hold based on the special symbol determination table described above, when the jackpot determination result is obtained, the symbol type determination table 2 is referred to. Also according to the symbol type determination table 2, each special symbol is determined with the same probability as the symbol type determination table 1.

  In addition, when the determination result of the loss is obtained as a result of determining the first hold or the second hold by using the special symbol determination table described above, the symbol type determination table 3 is referred to. According to the symbol type determination table 3, the type of the special symbol is determined regardless of the jackpot random number. Here, when the determination result of the loss for the first hold is obtained, the special symbol X is determined as the special symbol type, and when the determination result of the loss for the second hold is obtained, the special symbol X is determined. A special symbol Y is determined as the type. Hereinafter, the special symbol determined when the jackpot determination result is obtained is referred to as a jackpot symbol, and the special symbol determined when the loss determination result is obtained is referred to as a loss symbol.

  FIG. 6 shows a first variation pattern command determination table for determining the first aspect of the variation pattern command determination table for determining the effect mode (variation pattern) for notifying the player of the jackpot lottery result. It is a figure explaining an example. FIG. 6A shows a first variation pattern command determination table referred to in the non-short-time gaming state, and FIG. 6B shows a first variation pattern command determination table referred to in the short-time gaming state. .

  When a game ball enters the first start port 20 or the second start port 22, one first variation pattern random number is acquired from the range of 0 to 99 and one second from the range of 0 to 99. Fluctuation pattern random numbers are acquired. In the present embodiment, the production mode is divided into a first half part and a second half part, the first half production mode is determined based on the first variation pattern random number, and the latter half production based on the second variation pattern random number. Aspect is determined. Hereinafter, the first variation pattern random number and the second variation pattern random number are collectively referred to as a variation pattern random number.

  Then, the first variation pattern command determination table is determined according to the start opening into which the game ball has entered, the type of special symbol determined by the above-mentioned jackpot lottery, and the gaming state. Each first variation pattern command determination table is associated with the first half of the variation variation mode and the first variation pattern random number, and the selected first variation pattern command determination table, One first variation pattern is determined by one variation pattern random number. In FIG. 6, “None (0 second)” in the first variation pattern indicates that the first half of the variation effect is not performed.

  7 and 8 are diagrams illustrating a second variation pattern command determination table that determines the mode of the latter half of the presentation. The second variation pattern command determination table shown in FIG. 7 is an example of a table selected when “none (0 second)” is determined as the first variation pattern, and the second variation pattern command determination table shown in FIG. The table is an example of a table selected when the first variation pattern other than “none (0 seconds)” is determined.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the second variation pattern command determination table selected when “none (0 second)” is determined as the first variation pattern is provided with tables A1, A2, and B1, B2. Each of these tables is selected as illustrated in accordance with the gaming state and the start port type. When the tables A1, A2, B1, and B2 are selected as the second variation pattern command determination table, “normal loss (12 seconds)” or “shortening loss (8 seconds)” is selected depending on the number of holds. Any second variation pattern is determined.

  However, the number of holds shown in FIG. 7 is intended only for a hold of the same type as a hold that starts changing. That is, when the change of the special symbol is started based on the first hold, the second change pattern is determined according to the first hold number (X1), and the change of the special symbol is started based on the second hold. In this case, the second variation pattern is determined according to the second reserved number (X2).

  On the other hand, when the first variation pattern other than “none (0 second)” is determined, the second variation pattern command determination table is selected as shown in FIG. FIG. 8A shows a second variation pattern command determination table referred to in the non-short game state, and FIGS. 8B and 8C show the second variation pattern command referred to in the short-time game state. A decision table is shown. As is clear from this figure, when the first fluctuation pattern other than “none (0 second)” is determined, the type of the hold to start the fluctuation (whether it is the first hold or the second hold) ), According to the determined special symbol type, gaming state (whether it is a non-time-short gaming state or a time-short gaming state), and a table switching state (whether before or after table switching) A second variation pattern command determination table is selected for each. Each table is associated with a second variation pattern random number and a second variation pattern that determines the mode of variation effect in the second half, and one of the second variation patterns is determined based on the second variation pattern random number. Will be.

  FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining a special electric accessory actuating table for controlling a special game that is executed when a jackpot is won. The special electric accessory operating table is referred to for energization control of the special prize opening / closing solenoid 28c during execution of the special game. In the present embodiment, the operation TBL1 is used as the special electric accessory operating table. Is provided. When any of the special symbols A to J is determined, the special game is executed with reference to the operation TBL1. According to this operation TBL1, the condition that either the prize winning opening 28 is released for 29 seconds or that nine game balls enter the prize winning opening 28 (count C = 9) is satisfied. The round game that ends is executed 15 times. In each special game, the closing time of the special winning opening 28 set between round games, that is, the interval time is set to 2.0 seconds.

  FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining a game state setting table for setting the game state after the special game when the special game is executed as described above. The gaming state after the end of the special game is determined by the type of special symbol determined by the jackpot lottery.

  As shown in the figure, when the special symbols A, B, and C are determined, the low probability game state is set after the special game is finished, and the special symbols D, E, F, G, H, I, and J are determined. In such a case, a high probability gaming state is set after the end of the special game. The high-probability gaming state continues until the jackpot lottery result is determined 10,000 times. In the high-probability gaming state, since the jackpot winning probability is set to 1 / 39.9, the high-probability gaming state continues until the jackpot is won again.

  In addition to the high probability gaming state or the low probability gaming state, the gaming state after the end of the special game is set to the short-time gaming state. The short game state at this time is determined as follows according to the type of the special symbol.

  That is, when the jackpot symbol (special symbols A to J) is determined and the special game is executed, the game state after the end of the special game is always set to the short-time game state. However, the number of times that the short-time game state is continued (the number of short-time games) differs depending on the type of jackpot symbol that triggered the execution of the special game. Specifically, when the special symbols A and D are determined and the special game is executed, the short-time gaming state continues until the jackpot lottery result is determined 10 times, and the special symbols B and E are determined. When a special game is executed, the short-time game state continues until the jackpot lottery result is confirmed 20 times, and when the special symbols C and F are determined and the special game is executed, the jackpot lottery result The short-time gaming state continues until 30 times are confirmed. When the special symbols G, H, I, and J are determined and the special game is executed, the short-time gaming state continues until the jackpot lottery result is determined 10,000 times. However, the number of continuations in the short-time gaming state (the number of time reductions) indicates the maximum number of continuations. If you win a jackpot before reaching the number of continuations, the number of continuations will be set again. The Rukoto.

  When the special symbols G, H, I, and J are determined and the special game is executed, the table switching times are set to the numbers shown in the figure. This table switching frequency is the table after table switching from the tables F1, F2, G1, and G2 before table switching in the second variation pattern command determination table shown in FIGS. 8 (a) and 8 (b). This shows the number of fluctuations until switching to H1, H2, I1, and I2.

That is, when the special symbols G, H, I, and J are determined, all are set to the high-probability gaming state and the short-time gaming state, and the number of continuations thereof is set to 10,000 times.
At this time, for example, when the special symbol G is determined and the special game is executed, the high probability game state and the short-time game state are set up to the first ten jackpot lotteries. Tables F1, F2, G1, and G2 shown in b) are selected, and after the eleventh jackpot lottery, the tables H1, H2, I1, and I2 shown in FIG. 8C are selected. As described above, the table switching frequency is to set the number of lottery wins until the second variation pattern command determination table is switched without changing the gaming state. In other words, when the jackpot lottery is performed for the set number of times of table switching, the game state is not changed, that is, the high probability game state and the short-time game state remain in the second variation pattern command. The decision table will be changed.

  Note that when the special symbols A to F are determined and the special game is executed, the table is not switched until the game state is changed, so the number of table switching is not set. Also, when the special symbol J is determined and the special game is executed, the tables H1, H2, I1, and I2 are selected from the time when the high probability game state and the short-time game state are set. Is set to

  FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining a normal symbol determination table. When a game ball flowing down the game area 16 passes through the gate 24, a normal symbol determination process (hereinafter referred to as “normal drawing lottery”) associated with whether or not to energize the movable piece 22b of the second starting port 22 is controlled. ) Is performed.

  As will be described in detail later, when the game ball passes through the gate 24, one ordinary symbol random number is acquired from the range of 0 to 19, and four random number values are stored in the ordinary diagram holding storage area of the main RAM 100c. Is stored as the upper limit. Therefore, when a game ball passes through the gate 24 in a state where four random number values are stored in the usual-pending storage area, the random number value is not stored based on the passage of the game ball. Hereinafter, the random number value (ordinary symbol random number) stored in the usual figure holding storage area after the game ball passes through the gate 24 is referred to as usual figure holding.

  When the general drawing lottery is started in the non-time-saving gaming state, the normal symbol determination table 1 shown in FIG. According to this normal symbol determination table 1, when the normal symbol random number is 0, it is determined to be a win, and when the normal symbol random number is 1 to 19, it is determined to be lost. Therefore, the winning probability in this case is 1/20.

  In addition, when the general drawing lottery is started in the short-time gaming state, the normal symbol determination table 2 shown in FIG. According to the normal symbol determination table 2, when the normal symbol random number is 0 to 18, it is determined that the winning is selected, and when the normal symbol random number is 19, it is determined that the game is lost. Therefore, the winning probability in this case is 19/20. In addition, a winning symbol is determined when the winning determination result is obtained by the regular drawing lottery, and a lost symbol is determined when the losing determination result is obtained.

  FIG. 12A is a diagram for explaining a normal symbol variation pattern command determination table, and FIG. 12B is a diagram for explaining a second start port opening control table. As described above, when the regular drawing lottery is performed, the variation pattern of the normal symbol is determined. Here, when the gaming state is set to the non-short-time gaming state, the variation time is determined to be 20 seconds, and when the gaming state is set to the short-time gaming state, the variation time is determined to be 1 second. . When the variation time is determined in this way, the normal symbol display 88 is varied and displayed (flashing display) over the determined time. When the winning symbol is determined, the normal symbol display 88 is turned on. When the lost symbol is determined, the normal symbol display 88 is turned off.

  When the winning symbol is determined by the general symbol lottery and the normal symbol indicator 88 is lit, the movable piece 22b of the second start port 22 is in accordance with the gaming state when the general symbol lottery is performed. The energization is controlled as shown in FIG.

  That is, when the winning symbol is determined in the non-short game state, the start opening / closing solenoid 22c is energized only for 0.1 sec × 1 = 0.1 sec, and the movable piece 22b of the second start port 22 is 0. Open only for 1 second. When the winning symbol is determined in the short-time gaming state, the start port opening / closing solenoid 22c is energized for 2.9 seconds × 2 times = 5.8 seconds, and the movable pieces 22b of the second start port 22 have a total of 5 pieces. Open for 8 seconds.

  Thus, in the short-time gaming state, it becomes easier for the game ball to enter the second start port 22 than in the non-short-time gaming state. In other words, in the short-time gaming state, as long as the game ball passes through the gate 24, the lottery is drawn one after another and the second start port 22 is frequently opened, so that the player consumes the game ball. It is possible to perform a jackpot lottery while reducing.

  Next, the progress of the game in the gaming machine 1 will be described using a flowchart.

(Main processing of main control board)
The main process of the main control board 100 will be described with reference to FIG.

  When power is supplied from the power supply board, a system reset occurs in the main CPU 100a, and the main CPU 100a performs the following main processing.

(Step S1)
As an initialization process, the main CPU 100a reads a startup program from the main ROM 100b in response to power-on, initializes flags and the like stored in the main RAM 100c, and produces various commands to be transmitted to the sub control board 200. Or stored in a transmission data storage area.

(Step S2)
Next, the main CPU 100a performs an effect random number update process for updating the fluctuation pattern random number.

(Step S3)
Next, the main CPU 100a updates the initial value random number that is referred to when the special symbol random number and the big hit random number are updated. Thereafter, the processes in steps S2 and S3 are repeated until a predetermined interrupt process is performed.

(Timer interrupt processing of main control board)
The timer interrupt process of the main control board 100 will be described with reference to FIG.

  A clock pulse is generated at a predetermined cycle (2 milliseconds, hereinafter referred to as “2 ms”) by the reset clock pulse generation circuit provided on the main control board 100, and the following timer interrupt processing is executed. The

(Step S100)
First, the main CPU 100a performs time control processing for updating various timer counters.

(Step S200)
Next, the main CPU 100a performs processing for updating the special symbol random number, the jackpot random number, and the normal symbol random number.
Specifically, each random number counter is incremented by 1, and the random number counter is updated. When the addition result exceeds the maximum value in the random number range, the random number counter is reset to 0. When the random number counter makes one round, the random number is updated from the initial random number value at that time.

(Step S300)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not there is an input to the general winning opening detection switch 18a, the first starting opening detection switch 20a, the second starting opening detection switch 22a, the gate detection switch 24a, and the big winning opening detection switch 28a. Perform control processing.

(Step S400)
Next, the main CPU 100a performs a special symbol special power process for controlling the special symbol and the special electric accessory.

(Step S500)
Next, the main CPU 100a performs a general-purpose normal power process for controlling the normal symbol and the normal electric accessory.

(Step S600)
Next, the main CPU 100a checks whether or not a game ball has entered the general winning port 18, the first starting port 20, the second starting port 22, and the big winning port 28, and there is an incoming game ball. In the case of the payment, a payout number designation command corresponding to each is transmitted to the payout control board 120.

(Step S700)
Next, the main CPU 100a performs processing for creating external information data, second start opening / closing solenoid data, special winning opening opening / closing solenoid data, and display data of the respective indicators 80, 82, 84, 86, 88, 90.

(Step S800)
Next, the main CPU 100a performs port output processing for outputting each data signal created in step S700, and command transmission processing for transmitting a command set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 100c in each step. I do.

  Below, among the above-mentioned timer interruption processes, the input control process in step S300, the special figure special electric process in step S400, and the common figure ordinary electric process in step S500 will be described in detail.

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart illustrating the input control process in step S300.

(Step S310)
First, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not a detection signal is input from the general winning opening detection switch 18a, that is, whether or not a game ball has entered the general winning opening 18. When the detection signal is input from the general winning opening detection switch 18a, the main CPU 100a adds predetermined data to the general winning opening prize ball counter used for the winning ball and updates it.

(Step S320)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not a detection signal is input from the big winning opening detection switch 28a, that is, whether or not a game ball has entered the big winning opening 28. When the main CPU 100a receives a detection signal from the big prize opening detection switch 28a, the main CPU 100a adds and updates predetermined data to the big prize mouth prize ball counter used for the prize ball, and Add and update the big winning entrance entrance counter for counting the number of game balls entered.

(Step S330)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether a detection signal has been input from the first start port detection switch 20a, that is, whether or not a game ball has entered the first start port 20, and performs a big win lottery. The predetermined data is set. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

(Step S340)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether a detection signal is input from the second start port detection switch 22a, that is, whether or not a game ball has entered the second start port 22. The second start port detection switch input process is the same as the first start port detection switch input process in step S330 except that the storage areas for various data are different.

(Step S350)
Next, the main CPU 100 a determines whether or not a signal is input from the gate detection switch 24 a, that is, whether or not the game ball has passed through the gate 24. This gate detection switch input process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart for explaining the first start port detection switch input process of step S330.

(Step S330-1)
First, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not a detection signal is input from the first start port detection switch 20a. As a result, when it is determined that a detection signal is input from the first start port detection switch 20a, the process proceeds to step S330-2, and when it is determined that no detection signal is input from the first start port detection switch 20a. The first start port detection switch input process ends.

(Step S330-2)
When it is determined in step S330-1 that a detection signal is input from the first start port detection switch 20a, the main CPU 100a adds predetermined data to the prize ball counter used for the prize ball and updates it. Process.

(Step S330-3)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the first hold number (X1) stored in the hold storage area is less than 4. As a result, if it is determined that the first hold number (X1) <4, the process proceeds to step S330-4, and if it is determined that the first hold number (X1) ≧ 4, the first start port detection switch input process. Exit.

(Step S330-4)
If it is determined in step S330-3 that the first hold number (X1) <4, the main CPU 100a adds a value obtained by adding “1” to the first hold number (X1) to the new first hold number (X1). ).

(Step S330-5)
Next, the main CPU 100a acquires the special symbol random number updated in the above step S200, searches for a free storage unit in order from the first storage unit in the first reserved storage area, and stores it in the free storage unit. The acquired special symbol random number is stored.

(Step S330-6)
Next, the main CPU 100a acquires the jackpot random number updated in step S200, and stores the acquired jackpot random number in the same storage unit that stores the special symbol random number in step S330-5.

(Step S330-7)
Next, the main CPU 100a acquires the fluctuation pattern random number updated in step S2, and stores it in the same storage unit that stores the random numbers in steps S330-5 and S330-6.

(Step S331)
Next, the main CPU 100a executes pre-determination processing for determining each random number stored in the storage unit in steps S330-5 to S330-7, and ends the first start port detection switch input processing.

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart illustrating the prior determination process in step S331.

(Step S331-1)
First, the main CPU 100a determines the special symbol random number stored in the storage unit in step S330-5 based on the special symbol determination table 1 or the special symbol determination table 2 described above. Specifically, the special symbol determination table 1 or the special symbol determination table 2 shown in FIG. 4 is selected according to the current gaming state, the special symbol random number is determined with reference to the selected table, and the preliminary determination is performed. The result is stored in a predetermined processing area of the main RAM 100c. The determination of each random number is performed when a big win lottery is performed, that is, when the special symbol variation display is started, and more specifically, before the special symbol variation display, more specifically, the first hold or second 2 This is done twice when the hold is reserved. Hereinafter, the determination process of each random number performed when the first hold or the second hold is reserved is referred to as a pre-determination, and is distinguished from the determination performed when the special symbol variation display is started.

(Step S331-2)
Next, the main CPU 100a pre-determines the jackpot random number stored in the storage unit in step S330-6. Specifically, when the result of “big hit” is derived by the prior determination in step S331-1, the symbol type determination table 1 shown in FIG. 5 is selected, and the jackpot is referenced with reference to the selected table. Predetermine random numbers. Then, the special symbol type derived by the prior determination is stored in a predetermined processing area of the main RAM 100c. On the other hand, when the result of the “big hit” is not derived by the prior determination in step S331-1, the data related to the special symbol X is stored in a predetermined processing area of the main RAM 100c.

(Step S331-3)
Next, the main CPU 100a pre-determines the first variation pattern random number stored in the storage unit in step S330-7. Specifically, the first variation pattern command determination table shown in FIG. 6 is selected according to the special symbol type derived from the prior determination result in step S331-2, and the selected table is referred to. The first variation pattern random number is determined in advance. Then, information related to the type of the first variation pattern derived by the prior determination (hereinafter referred to as “first variation pattern preliminary determination information”) is stored in a predetermined processing area of the main RAM 100c.

(Step S331-4)
Next, the main CPU 100a pre-determines the second variation pattern random number stored in the storage unit in step S330-7. Specifically, the first variation pattern advance determination information derived from the prior determination result in step S331-3, the current gaming state, the number of table switching, and the special symbol derived from the prior determination result in step S331-2. The second variation pattern command determination table shown in FIG. 7 or FIG. 8 is selected according to the type, and the second variation pattern random number is preliminarily determined with reference to the selected table. Information related to the type of the second variation pattern derived by the prior determination (hereinafter referred to as “second variation pattern prior determination information”) is stored in a predetermined processing area of the main RAM 100c.

(Step S331-5)
Next, the main CPU 100a generates a start winning command based on the first variation pattern advance determination information and the second variation pattern advance determination information stored in the main RAM 100c in Step S331-3 and Step S331-4. The transmission data storage area for production is set, and the first start port detection switch input process is terminated. As a result, the first variation pattern advance determination information and the second variation pattern advance determination information at the time when the first hold is reserved are transmitted to the sub-control board 200.

  Note that the start winning command is configured to be able to identify in which storage unit the newly reserved hold is stored in each of the storage units of the first hold storage area and the second hold storage area. . Thereby, even in the sub-control board 200 that has received the start winning command, it is possible to identify the number of the first hold or the second hold. In addition to the first change pattern advance determination information and the second change pattern advance determination information, the start winning command can identify advance determination information regarding the type of the special symbol derived in step S331-2. Is associated with. Each of these prior determination information may correspond to one command, or each information may correspond to a separate command and a plurality of commands may be transmitted. This pre-determination process is similarly performed when a game ball enters the second start port 22.

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart for explaining the gate detection switch input process in step S350.

(Step S350-1)
First, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not a detection signal is input from the gate detection switch 24a. As a result, when it is determined that the detection signal is input from the gate detection switch 24a, the process proceeds to step S350-2, and when it is determined that the detection signal is not input from the gate detection switch 24a, the gate detection is performed. The switch input process is terminated.

(Step S350-2)
If it is determined in step S350-1 that a detection signal has been input from the gate detection switch 24a, the main CPU 100a determines whether the number of reserved drawings (Y) is less than four. As a result, if it is determined that the number of reserved maps (Y) <4, the process proceeds to step S350-3, and if it is determined that the number of reserved maps (Y) ≧ 4, the gate detection switch input process is performed. finish.

(Step S350-3)
If it is determined in step S350-2 that the number of reserved maps (Y) <4, the main CPU 100a adds a value obtained by adding “1” to the number of reserved maps (Y) to the new number of reserved maps (Y ).

(Step S350-4)
Next, the main CPU 100a acquires the normal symbol random number updated in step S200 and stores it in the normal symbol holding storage area, and ends the gate detection switch input process. The normal symbol holding storage area has four storage units, a first storage unit to a fourth storage unit. When the normal symbol random number is acquired, the normal symbol random number is stored in order from the first storage unit. A free storage part that is not available is searched, and the acquired normal symbol random number is stored in the storage part having the smallest number (ordinal number) among the free storage parts. Below, the normal symbol random number memorize | stored in the memory | storage part of the normal symbol hold | maintenance storage area is called general symbol hold.

  Next, processing related to the special symbol game executed on the main control board 100 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart for explaining the special figure special electricity processing in step S400.

(Step S410)
First, the main CPU 100a loads the value of the special figure special electricity data. The special figure special electricity data includes data “00” indicating execution of the special symbol variation start process, data “01” indicating execution of the special symbol variation stop process, and data “02” indicating execution of the post-stop process. Further, data “03” indicating execution of the special electric accessory control process and data “04” indicating execution of the special game end process are provided.

  Next, the main CPU 100a performs special symbol variation start processing (step S420), special symbol variation stop processing (step S430), post-stop processing (step S440), special electric accessory control processing (step S450), and special game end processing. These processes will be described below with reference to the drawings.

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart for explaining the special symbol variation start process in step S420.

(Step S420-1)
First, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the special symbol special electricity data is data “00” indicating execution of the special symbol variation start process. As a result, when it is determined that special figure special power data = 00, the process proceeds to step S420-2, and when it is determined that special figure special power data = 00, the special symbol variation start process ends.

(Step S420-2)
If it is determined in step S420-1 that the special figure special power data = 00, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the second hold is stored in the second hold storage area. As a result, if it is determined that the second hold is stored, the process proceeds to step S420-3, and if it is determined that the second hold is not stored, the process proceeds to step S420-4.

(Step S420-3)
If it is determined in step S420-2 that the second hold is stored in the second hold storage area, the main CPU 100a performs a process of shifting the second hold stored in the second hold storage area. Do. Specifically, the random number stored in the first storage unit is copied to a predetermined processing area, and each random number stored in the second storage unit is shifted and stored in the first storage unit. Similarly, when each random number is stored in the second storage unit to the fourth storage unit, each random number is shifted to a storage unit having a smaller number (ordinal number). As a result, the second hold is written in the processing area in the order in which it is reserved. Therefore, the second suspension stored in the storage unit is read in order from the previously stored random number and used for determination when performing the jackpot lottery. At this time, a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the second reserved number (X2) is stored as a new second reserved number (X2).

(Step S420-4)
If it is determined in step S420-2 that the second hold is not stored in the second hold storage area, the main CPU 100a determines whether the first hold is stored in the first hold storage area. To do. As a result, when it is determined that the first hold is stored, the process proceeds to step S420-5, and when it is determined that the first hold is not stored, the process proceeds to step S420-10.

(Step S420-5)
When determining in step S420-4 that the first hold is stored in the first hold storage area, the main CPU 100a performs a process of shifting the first hold stored in the first hold storage area. Do. Specifically, the random number stored in the first storage unit is copied to a predetermined processing area, and each random number stored in the second storage unit is shifted and stored in the first storage unit. Similarly, when each random number is stored in the second storage unit to the fourth storage unit, each random number is shifted to a storage unit having a smaller number (ordinal number). As a result, the first hold is written in the processing area in the reserved order. Therefore, the first suspension stored in the storage unit is read in order from the previously stored random number and used for determination when performing the jackpot lottery. At this time, a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the first hold number (X1) is stored as a new first hold number (X1).

(Step S420-6)
Next, the main CPU 100a selects a table corresponding to the current gaming state from the special symbol determination table (see FIG. 4) and the symbol type determination table (see FIG. 5). Then, the special symbol random number and the jackpot random number copied to the processing area in the step S420-3 or the step S420-5 are determined based on the selected tables, respectively, and any one special symbol is determined. Data corresponding to the determined special symbol is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 100c. In this special symbol determination process, the current gaming state, that is, the gaming state when the special symbol is determined is stored in the gaming state buffer.

  Thus, according to this special symbol variation start process, when both the first hold and the second hold are stored, the special symbol determination process is performed based on the second hold. That is, here, the second hold is processed in preference to the first hold.

(Step S421)
Next, the main CPU 100a selects a corresponding table based on the current gaming state, etc., from the first variation pattern command determination table shown in FIG. 6 and the second variation pattern command determination table shown in FIG. 7 or FIG. Select. Then, the variation pattern is determined by determining the variation pattern random number overwritten in the processing area in step S420-3 or step S420-5 based on the selected table. This variation pattern determination process will be described later with reference to FIG.
(Step S420-7)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets the variation display data for starting the variation display of the special symbol in the first special symbol display device 80 or the second special symbol display device 82. Thereby, when the special symbol variation display is performed based on the first hold, the first special symbol display device 80 starts blinking display, and the special symbol variation display is performed based on the second suspension. In this case, the second special symbol display device 82 starts blinking display. The blinking display controlled here means that “−” blinks at predetermined intervals in each of the indicators 82 and 84. In addition, when the special symbol variation display is performed based on the first hold, the first special symbol hold indicator 84 displays to indicate that the first hold is decreased by one at the same time as the start of the variation display. When the controlled display of the special symbol based on the second hold is performed, the second special symbol hold indicator 86 is displayed to indicate that the second hold is reduced by one at the same time as the start of the variable display. Display controlled.

(Step S420-8)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets the variation time determined in step S421 in the variation time counter.

(Step S420-9)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets “01” in the special symbol special electricity data so that the special symbol fluctuation stop processing is executed in the special symbol special electric processing, and ends the special symbol fluctuation start processing.

(Step S420-10)
If it is determined in step S420-4 that the first hold is not stored, the main CPU 100a executes a demo determination process. In this demonstration determination process, the main CPU 100a counts the time during which the special symbol is not displayed, and displays the demo screen on the effect display unit 50a when the special symbol is not displayed for a predetermined time. A demonstration command for display is stored in the transmission data storage area for presentation.

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart for explaining the variation pattern determination process in step S421.

(Step S421-1)
First, the main CPU 100a determines the type of start port (first start port or second start port), the current gaming state, and the type of special symbol determined by the special symbol determination process, and a plurality of types shown in FIG. One table is determined from the first variation pattern command determination table.

(Step S421-2)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines the first variation pattern by determining the first variation pattern random number stored in the processing area based on the first variation pattern command determination table selected in step S421-1.

(Step S421-3)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets the first variation pattern command corresponding to the first variation pattern determined in step S421-2 in the effect transmission data storage area.

(Step S421-4)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines the start port type (first start port or second start port), the current gaming state, the special symbol type determined by the special symbol determination process, and the first symbol determined in step S421-3. 1 variation pattern prior determination information (whether or not it is none (0 second)), and further, the setting status of a post-switching flag indicating table selection after switching shown in FIG. 8C is determined, and FIG. One table is determined from a plurality of types of second variation pattern command determination tables shown in FIG.

(Step S421-5)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines the second variation pattern by determining the second variation pattern random number stored in the processing area based on the second variation pattern command determination table selected in step S421-4.

(Step S421-6)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets a second variation pattern command corresponding to the second variation pattern determined in step S421-5 in the effect transmission data storage area.

(Step S421-7)
Next, the main CPU 100a stores the variation time obtained by adding the variation time of the first variation pattern determined in step S421-2 and the variation time of the second variation pattern determined in step S421-5. Then, the variation pattern determination process ends.

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart for explaining the special symbol variation stopping process in step S430.

(Step S430-1)
First, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the special symbol special electricity data is data “01” indicating execution of the special symbol variation stop processing. As a result, if it is determined that special figure special electricity data = 01, the process proceeds to step S430-2. If it is determined that special figure special electricity data = 01, the special symbol fluctuation stopping process is terminated.

(Step S430-2)
If it is determined in step S430-1 that special figure special electricity data = 01, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the variation time (set in step S420-8) has elapsed. As a result, when it is determined that the variation time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S430-3, and when it is determined that the variation time has not elapsed, the special symbol variation stop process is terminated.

(Step S430-3)
If it is determined in step S430-2 that the variation time has elapsed, the main CPU 100a determines the special symbol determined and stored in step S420-6 as the first special symbol indicator 80 or the second special symbol. Stop display data for stopping display on the display unit 82 is set.

(Step S430-4)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets a symbol confirmation command indicating that the symbol has been confirmed in the effect transmission data storage area.

(Step S430-5)
Next, when the main CPU 100a starts the special symbol stop display as described above, the main CPU 100a sets the stop display time counter to display the symbol stop time.

(Step S430-6)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets “02” in the special figure special electricity data so that the post-stop process is executed in the special figure special electric process, and ends the special symbol fluctuation stop process.

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart for explaining the post-stop processing in step S440.

(Step S440-1)
First, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the special figure special electricity data is data “02” indicating execution of post-stop processing. As a result, if it is determined that the special figure special power data = 02, the process proceeds to step S440-2. If it is determined that the special figure special electric data = 02, the post-stop processing ends.

(Step S440-2)
If it is determined in step S440-1 that special figure special electricity data = 02, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the stop display time (set in step S430-5) has elapsed. As a result, when it is determined that the stop display time has not elapsed, the post-stop processing is terminated, and when it is determined that the stop display time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S440-3.

(Step S440-3)
If it is determined in step S440-2 that the stop display time has elapsed, the main CPU 100a performs a time-saving gaming state setting process. Here, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the short-time game flag indicating that the current game state is the short-time game state is ON. When the time-short game flag is on, the specific variation count storage area provided in the main RAM 100c is updated. This specific variation count storage area stores the remaining variation count (continuation count) until the short-time gaming state ends. Here, a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the currently stored remaining variation count is stored. This is stored as a new remaining fluctuation count. When the remaining number of fluctuations is updated as a result of updating the remaining number of fluctuations, processing for turning off the short-time game flag is performed at the same time. If it is determined that the time-saving game flag is not turned on, the process proceeds to the next step S440-4 as it is.

(Step S440-4)
Next, the main CPU 100a is required to switch from the table before switching shown in FIG. 8B to the table after switching shown in FIG. 8C in the second variation pattern command determination table shown in FIG. Perform the following process. Specifically, when the special symbols G, H, and I are determined and the special game is executed, the special game is set to the short-time game state and the high-probability game state after the special game ends. At the same time, one of table switching times (T) = 10, 20, and 30 is set in the table switching number storage area of the main RAM 100c. Here, a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the currently stored table switching count (T) is stored as a new table switching count (T). The main CPU 100a turns on the post-table switching flag when the table switching count (T) is changed from “1” to “0”. As a result, when the second variation pattern command is determined in the next and subsequent special symbol variation display, the post-switching table shown in FIG. 8C is selected.

(Step S440-5)
Next, the main CPU 100a performs a high probability gaming state setting process. Here, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not a high probability game flag indicating that the current game state is a high probability game state is ON. If the highly probable game flag is on, the highly probable variation number storage area provided in the main RAM 100c is updated. This high-accuracy variation count storage area stores the remaining variation count (continuation count) until the high-probability gaming state ends. Here, “1” is subtracted from the currently stored remaining variation count. The value is stored as a new remaining fluctuation count. In addition, when the remaining number of fluctuations is 0 as a result of updating the remaining number of fluctuations, a process for turning off the high probability game flag is performed at the same time. On the other hand, if it is determined that the highly probable game flag is not turned on, the process proceeds to the next step S440-6.

(Step S440-6)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether the symbol that is stopped and displayed is a jackpot symbol. As a result, if it is determined that the symbol that is stopped and displayed is not a jackpot symbol, the process proceeds to step S440-7. If the symbol that is displayed and stopped is determined to be a jackpot symbol, step S440-8 is performed. Move processing to.

(Step S440-7)
If it is determined in step S440-6 that the symbol that has been stopped is not a jackpot symbol, the main CPU 100a executes the special symbol variation data so that the special symbol variation start processing is executed in the special symbol special processing. Is set to “00”, and the post-stop processing ends. As a result, the next special symbol change display can be started.

(Step S440-8)
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S440-6 that the symbol that has been stopped is a jackpot symbol, the main CPU 100a stores the current gaming state in the gaming state buffer and then plays the gaming state (high-probability gaming). Flag, high-accuracy remaining fluctuation count, short-time game flag, short-time remaining fluctuation count, table switching count, and post-table switching flag) are reset.

(Step S440-9)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets “03” in the special figure special electricity data so that the special electric accessory control process is executed in the special figure special electric treatment. As a result, the special game is started after the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed.

(Step S440-10)
Next, the main CPU 100a confirms the current gaming state, sets a gaming state command in the effect transmission data storage area, and ends the post-stop processing.

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart for explaining the special electric accessory control process in step S450.

(Step S450-1)
First, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the special figure special electricity data is data “03” indicating execution of the special electric accessory control process. As a result, if it is determined that the special figure special power data = 03, the process proceeds to step S450-2. If it is determined that the special figure special power data = 03, the special electric accessory control process is terminated.

(Step S450-2)
If it is determined in step S450-1 that special figure special electricity data = 03, the main CPU 100a performs a special game execution process. Here, an opening process before the start of the round game, a round game execution process performed with reference to the operation TBL1 shown in FIG. 9, and an ending process after the end of the round game are performed. Here, an opening command is set at the start of the opening process, a round start command is set at the start of each round game, and an ending command is set at the start of the ending process. Then, when each of these commands is received, an effect during the special game is executed on the sub control board 200.

(Step S450-3)
Next, the main CPU 100a finishes the special game by the special game execution process in step S450-2 or, more specifically, ends all the round games and passes the ending time counted by the ending process. Determine if you did. As a result, if it is determined that the special game has ended, the process proceeds to step S450-4. If it is determined that the special game has not ended, the special electric accessory control process ends as it is.

(Step S450-4)
If it is determined in step S450-3 that the special game has ended, the main CPU 100a sets "04" in the special figure special power data so that the special game end process is executed in the special figure special electric processing. Then, the special electric accessory control process is terminated.

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart for explaining the special game end process in step S460.

(Step S460-1)
First, the main CPU 100a loads the special symbol data stored in the main RAM 100c and the game state data in the game state buffer. Then, referring to the game state setting table shown in FIG. 10, the game state after the end of the special game is set based on these special symbol data. Specifically, a highly reliable game flag, a highly reliable continuation number (remaining variation number), a short-time game flag, a short-time continuation number (remaining variation number), a table switching number, and a table switching flag are set.

(Step S460-2)
Next, the main CPU 100a confirms the gaming state and sets a gaming state designation command in the effect transmission data storage area. This game state designation command includes information relating to the high probability game flag, the high probability continuation number (remaining variation number), the short time gaming flag, the short time continuation number (remaining variation number), and the table switching number set in step S460-1. In addition to this, it has information related to the type of special symbol that triggered the execution of the special game.

(Step S460-3)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets “00” in the special figure special electricity data so that the special symbol variation start process is executed in the special figure special electric processing, and ends the special game end processing.

  Next, a process related to the above normal symbol game executed on the main control board 100 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 26 is a flow chart for explaining the ordinary power transmission process in step S500.

(Step S510)
First, the main CPU 100a loads the value of ordinary power data. This ordinary figure normal electricity data includes data “10” indicating execution of the normal symbol variation start processing, data “11” indicating execution of the normal symbol variation stop processing, and data “12” indicating execution of the normal symbol variation stop processing. ”And data“ 13 ”indicating the execution of the ordinary electric accessory control process.

  Next, the main CPU 100a executes a normal symbol variation start process (step S520), a normal symbol variation stop process (step S530), a normal symbol stop post-process (step S540), and a normal electric accessory control process (step S550). . Each of these processes will be described below with reference to the drawings.

  FIG. 27 is a flowchart for explaining the normal symbol variation start process in step S520.

(Step S520-1)
First, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the ordinary figure ordinary electricity data is data “10” indicating execution of the normal symbol variation start process. As a result, if it is determined that the normal map / general power data = 10, the process proceeds to step S520-2. If it is determined that the general map / general power data = 10, the normal symbol variation start process is terminated.

(Step S520-2)
If it is determined in step S520-1 that the normal map / general power data = 10, the main CPU 100a determines whether the general map hold number (Y) is 1 or more. As a result, if it is determined that the number of reserved symbols (Y) ≧ 1, the process proceeds to step S520-3, and if the number of reserved symbols (Y) <1, it is determined that the normal symbol variation start process is terminated. To do.

(Step S520-3)
If it is determined in step S520-2 that the number of reserved maps (Y) ≧ 1, the main CPU 100a sets a new number of reserved maps (Y) by subtracting “1” from the number of reserved maps (Y). ).

(Step S520-4)
Next, the main CPU 100a performs a process of shifting the normal symbol hold stored in the normal symbol hold storage area. Specifically, when normal symbol random numbers stored in the first storage unit are copied to a predetermined processing area, and normal symbol random numbers are stored in the second storage unit to the fourth storage unit, these Each random number is shifted to a storage unit having a small number (ordinal number). Specifically, the random number stored in the first storage unit is copied to a predetermined processing area, and the random number stored in the second storage unit is shifted and stored in the first storage unit. Similarly, when random numbers are stored in the third storage unit and the fourth storage unit, each random number is shifted to a storage unit having a smaller number (ordinal number). As a result, the ordinary symbol hold stored in the normal symbol hold storage area is written in the processing area in the order in which it is stored. That is, the random numbers stored in the normal symbol hold storage area are read in order from the previously stored random numbers and used in the winning determination process.

(Step S520-5)
Next, the main CPU 100a performs a winning determination process for the normal symbol random number copied in the processing area. Specifically, when the current gaming state is a non-time-saving gaming state, the normal symbol random number copied in the processing area is determined with reference to the normal symbol determination table 1 shown in FIG. If the current gaming state is the short-time gaming state, the normal symbol random number copied in the processing area is determined with reference to the normal symbol determination table 2 shown in FIG.

(Step S520-6)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the result of the winning determination process in step S520-5 is winning. As a result, when a winning determination result is obtained, the process proceeds to step S520-7. When a winning determination result is obtained instead of winning, the process proceeds to step S520-8.

(Step S520-7)
If it is determined in step S520-6 that the determination result is winning, the main CPU 100a stores the winning symbol data in a predetermined area of the main RAM 100c.

(Step S520-8)
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S520-6 that the determination result is a loss, the main CPU 100a stores the loss symbol data in a predetermined area of the main RAM 100c.

(Step S520-9)
Next, the main CPU 100a confirms whether the current gaming state is set to the non-short-time gaming state or the short-time gaming state, and sets the normal time variation time according to the current gaming state. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 12 (a), when the current gaming state is a non-short-time gaming state, 20 seconds is set in the usual figure variable time counter, and when the current gaming state is a short-time gaming state Set the usual variable time counter to 1 second.

(Step S520-10)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets variable display data for starting the variable symbol normal display. As a result, when the normal symbol variation display is performed, the normal symbol display 88 starts blinking display. At the same time when the normal symbol variation display starts, the normal symbol hold indicator 90 is controlled to indicate that the normal symbol hold is reduced by one.

(Step S520-11)
Next, the main CPU 100a stores the current gaming state in the gaming state buffer as the gaming state at the start of change.

(Step S520-12)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets “11” to the general symbol power transmission data so that the normal symbol variation stop processing is executed in the normal symbol normal power processing, and ends the normal symbol variation start processing.

  FIG. 28 is a flowchart for explaining the normal symbol fluctuation stopping process in step S530.

(Step S530-1)
First, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the ordinary figure ordinary electricity data is data “11” indicating the execution of the normal symbol fluctuation stop process. As a result, if it is determined that the ordinary figure normal power data = 11, the process proceeds to step S530-2. If it is determined that the ordinary figure ordinary electric data is not 11, the normal symbol fluctuation stopping process is terminated.

(Step S530-2)
If it is determined in step S530-1 that the normal map power transmission data = 11, the main CPU 100a determines whether the normal map change time (set in step S520-9) has elapsed. As a result, when it is determined that the normal symbol variation time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S530-3, and when it is determined that the normal symbol variation time has not elapsed, the normal symbol variation stop process is terminated.

(Step S530-3)
If it is determined in step S530-2 that the normal symbol change time has elapsed, the main CPU 100a sets stop display data for stopping and displaying the normal symbol on the normal symbol display 88.

(Step S530-4)
Next, when the main CPU 100a starts the normal symbol stop display as described above, the main CPU 100a sets the stop display time counter to display the symbol stop time.

(Step S530-5)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets “12” in the normal symbol / general power data so that the normal symbol / post-processing after the normal symbol / general processing is executed, and ends the normal symbol fluctuation stop process.

  FIG. 29 is a flowchart for explaining the normal symbol stop post-processing in step S540.

(Step S540-1)
First, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the general-purpose normal power data is data “12” indicating execution of the normal symbol stop post-processing. As a result, if it is determined that the ordinary map / general data = 12, the process proceeds to step S540-2. If it is determined that the ordinary / general map / general data = 12, the process after the normal symbol stop is terminated.

(Step S540-2)
If it is determined in step S540-1 that the normal power data is 12, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the stop display time (set in step S530-4) has elapsed. As a result, when it is determined that the stop display time has not elapsed, the processing after the normal symbol stop is terminated, and when it is determined that the stop display time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S540-3.

(Step S540-3)
If it is determined in step S540-2 that the stop display time has elapsed, the main CPU 100a determines whether the symbol that is stopped and displayed is a winning symbol. As a result, if it is determined that the symbol that is stopped and displayed is not a winning symbol, the process proceeds to step S540-5. If the symbol that is displayed and stopped is determined to be a winning symbol, step S540-4 is performed. Move processing to.

(Step S540-4)
If it is determined in step S540-3 that the symbol that has been stopped is a winning symbol, the main CPU 100a executes the normal electric utility control process so that the normal electric utility control process is executed in the normal diagram normal power processing. “13” is set in the ordinary power data, and the processing after the normal symbol stop is terminated.

(Step S540-5)
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S540-3 that the symbol that has been stopped is not a winning symbol (is a lost symbol), the main CPU 100a executes a normal symbol variation start process in the normal map normal power process. As described above, “10” is set in the general-purpose ordinary power data, and the processing after the normal symbol stop is ended.

  FIG. 30 is a flowchart for explaining the ordinary electric accessory control process in step S550.

(Step S550-1)
First, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the ordinary power transmission data is data “13” indicating the execution of the ordinary electric utility control process. As a result, when it is determined that the ordinary map electric power data = 13, the process proceeds to step S550-2, and when it is determined that the ordinary figure electric power data = 13, the ordinary electric accessory control process is terminated. .

(Step S550-2)
If it is determined in step S550-1 that the ordinary power / general power data = 13, the main CPU 100a is controlling the normal electric accessory, that is, the start opening / closing solenoid 22c is already being energized. Determine whether. As a result, if it is determined that the ordinary electric accessory is under control, the process proceeds to step S550-5. If it is determined that the ordinary electric accessory is not under control, the process proceeds to step S550-3. Transfer.

(Step S550-3)
If it is determined in step S550-2 that the normal electric accessory is not being controlled, the main CPU 100a determines whether the game state at the start of normal symbol fluctuation is the non-short game state or the short-time game state. Determine.

(Step S550-4)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets energization control data according to the gaming state confirmed in step S550-3 in order to start energization control of the start port opening / closing solenoid 22c. Specifically, when the game state at the start of normal symbol variation is a non-short-time game state, the energization control data of the start opening / closing solenoid 22c is the number of times of opening = 1, the time of opening once = 0. Set energization control data to be 1 second. Also, when the game state at the start of normal symbol variation is the short-time game state, the energization control data is set such that the number of times of opening = 2 times and the time of opening once = 2.9 seconds.

(Step S550-5)
If it is determined in step S550-2 that the ordinary electric accessory is being controlled, the main CPU 100a determines whether the energization time set in step S550-4 has elapsed. As a result, if it is determined that the energization time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S550-6, and if it is determined that the energization time has not elapsed, the ordinary electric accessory control process is terminated.

(Step S550-6)
If it is determined in step S550-5 that the energization time has elapsed, the main CPU 100a performs a process of stopping energization of the start port opening / closing solenoid 22c.

(Step S550-7)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets “10” to the general symbol / general power data so that the normal symbol variation start processing is executed in the ordinary / normal symbol processing, and ends the processing after the normal symbol suspension.

  As described above, the special symbol game and the normal symbol game are progressed by executing various processes in the main control board 100. While the game is in progress, the special control game is transmitted from the main control board 100. Based on the command, control for executing various effects is performed on the sub-control board 200. Hereinafter, the variation effect that is determined and controlled in the sub-control board 200 and displayed on the effect display unit 50a during the variation display of the special symbol will be specifically described.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 31A, the player is notified of the lottery result based on the combination of the three effect symbols 40a, 40b, and 40c displayed on the effect display unit 50a. Yes.

  Each of the effect symbols 40a, 40b, and 40c is composed of nine types of symbols on which numbers 1 to 9 are written. Then, almost simultaneously with the start of the change display of the special symbol, as shown in FIG. 31 (b), each of the effect symbols 40a, 40b, and 40c has a change effect that scrolls nine types of symbols in the vertical direction. Start. In addition, the arrow in FIG.31 (b) has shown that the effect symbols 40a, 40b, and 40c are being fluctuate-displayed (during the vertical scroll display). Then, all the effects are displayed on the effect display unit 50a at almost the same timing as the special symbols are stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 80 or the second special symbol display unit 82 after the variation display of the special symbols is completed. The symbols 40a, 40b, and 40c are stopped and displayed.

  In this way, during the variation display of the special symbol, the variation effect in which the effect symbols 40a, 40b, and 40c are variably displayed on the effect display unit 50a is performed. In the present embodiment, the variation effect modes are classified into “reach-less effect”, “reach effect”, and “pseudo continuous reach effect”, and the variable effect of any of these aspects is performed.

  FIG. 32 is a diagram illustrating an example of a “no reach effect”. In the “no reach effect”, as shown in FIG. 32 (a), as shown in FIG. 32 (b), as shown in FIG. 32 (a), as shown in FIG. The production symbol 40a is stopped and displayed. After that, after a predetermined time has passed, as shown in FIG. 32 (c), the effect symbol 40c is stopped and displayed with a symbol different from the effect symbol 40a. Thus, lastly, the effect symbol 40b is stopped and displayed. At this time, all of the effect symbols 40a, 40b, and 40c are not stopped and displayed with the same symbol, thereby notifying the player that the lottery result has been lost.

  This “no reach effect” is executed when the first variation pattern command “none (0 second)” is received, as shown in FIG. Since the first variation pattern command of “none (0 seconds)” is determined only when the big win lottery result is “losing”, the “no reach effect” is not executed when the big win is won. . When the first variation pattern of “none (0 seconds)” is determined, either “normal loss (12 seconds)” or “shortened loss (8 seconds)” is selected as shown in FIG. A second variation pattern is determined. Therefore, the image and sound during the “no reach effect” or the time for the change effect is determined based on any one of the second change patterns.

  FIG. 33 is a diagram illustrating an example of “reach effect”. In the “reach effect”, as shown in FIG. 33 (a), as shown in FIG. 33 (b), first, as shown in FIG. The symbol 40a is stopped and displayed. Thereafter, after a predetermined time has elapsed, as shown in FIG. 33C, the effect symbol 40c is stopped and displayed with the same symbol as the effect symbol 40a.

  At this time, as shown in FIG. 33 (d), the effect “reach” is superimposed on the effect symbols 40 a, 40 b, and 40 c in the effect display unit 50 a while the effect symbol 40 b continues to be changed. Is done. After that, as shown in FIG. 33 (e), the effect actor device 52 is displaced from the initial position to the displacement position, and the effect agent device 52 is kept facing the front surface of the effect display unit 50a for a predetermined time. Is done.

  And as shown in FIG.33 (f), while the production | presentation actor apparatus 52 resets to an initial position, the display area of production | presentation symbols 40a, 40b, 40c becomes small, and the display area of the upper right of the production | presentation display part 50a is reduced. Then, various effect images such as story images are displayed on the effect display unit 50a. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 33 (g), when the display area of the effect symbols 40a, 40b, and 40c becomes the original size, the effect symbol 40b is stopped and displayed, and the effect symbols 40a, 40b, and 40c at this time are displayed. The jackpot lottery result will be notified by the stop display mode.

  This “reach effect” is executed when the first fluctuation pattern command of “reach (20 seconds)” is received as shown in FIG. The first variation pattern command of “reach (20 seconds)” can be determined in both cases where the jackpot lottery result is “hit” and “lost”. Then, if the jackpot lottery result is “big hit”, as shown in FIG. 33 (g), all the effect symbols 40a, 40b, and 40c are finally stopped and displayed with the same symbol. On the other hand, when the winning lottery result is “losing”, the effect symbols 40a and 40c are stopped and displayed with the same symbol, but the effect symbol 40b is finally different from the effect symbols 40a and 40c. The display is stopped with symbols.

  When the first variation pattern of “reach (20 seconds)” is determined, as shown in FIG. 8, “super A (30 seconds)”, “super B (40 seconds)”, “super C” (50 seconds) "," Super D (60 seconds) ", or" Premier E (60 seconds) "is determined. Therefore, the image or sound during the “reach effect” or the time of the change effect is determined based on any one of these second change patterns.

  In addition, although detailed explanation is omitted, the “pseudo continuous reach production” is the first half of the above “reach production” after the change display of the production symbols 40a, 40b, and 40c is temporarily stopped and displayed in a predetermined stop display mode. The effect of restarting the variable display is performed a predetermined number of times, and then the variable effect similar to the above-described “reach effect” is executed.

  As shown in FIG. 6, “pseudo continuous reach production” includes “pseudo 1 reach (25 seconds)”, “pseudo 2 reach (30 seconds)”, “pseudo 3 reach (35 seconds)”, and “pseudo 4”. It is executed when the first fluctuation pattern command of “reach (40 seconds)” is received. Each of these first variation pattern commands can be determined in both cases where the jackpot lottery result is “big win” and “lost”.

  As described above, the jackpot lottery result is notified to the player by various variation effects, but in the present embodiment, in addition to the above-mentioned variation effects, by executing the hold suggestion effect, it is memorized. The player is given a sense of expectation about the hold stored in the department. Hereinafter, the hold suggestion effect is executed only for the first hold, and the execution mode when the hold suggestion effect is executed will be described in detail.

  FIG. 34 is a diagram for explaining an example of the hold suggesting effect. As shown in the figure, a hold display area indicating the first hold number (X1) is provided at the bottom of the effect display unit 50a, and the same number of hold displays as the number of hold currently reserved is provided in this hold display area. By displaying the image 45, the player is notified of the first hold number (X1).

  Specifically, when the first hold number (X1) = 1, only the hold display image 45a is displayed at the illustrated position, and when the first hold number (X1) = 2, the hold display image 45a. 45b is displayed at the position shown in the figure, and when the first hold number (X1) = 3, the hold display images 45a, 45b, 45c are displayed at the position shown in the figure, and the first hold number (X1) = 4. In this case, the hold display images 45a, 45b, 45c, and 45d are displayed at the illustrated positions.

  Each of these hold display images corresponds to the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit of the first hold storage area in the main control board 100. That is, the hold display image 45a shows the hold stored in the first storage unit of the first hold storage area in the main control board 100, and the hold display image 45b shows the hold stored in the second storage unit. The hold display image 45c shows the hold stored in the third storage unit, and the hold display image 45d shows the hold stored in the fourth storage unit.

  In FIG. 34, only the first hold is reserved and the second hold is not reserved. Similarly, when the second hold is reserved, the hold display image is also displayed in the hold display area. Will be displayed. At this time, the hold display image indicating the second hold is different in the display mode from the hold display image 45 indicating the first hold, thereby determining how many times the first hold and the second hold are reserved. It can be identified.

  FIG. 34A shows a normal hold display mode when the first hold number (X1) = 3 when the hold suggesting effect is not executed. As shown in the figure, the hold display image corresponding to each storage unit is normally displayed with a white “◯”. In this state, it is assumed that the new first hold is reserved and the hold is reserved in the fourth storage unit, and at this time, the decision to execute the hold suggesting effect is made.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 34 (b), the hold display image 45d is displayed in the hold display area, and the player is notified that the first hold number (X1) is “4”. At the same time, the display mode of the hold display images 45a, 45b, 45c, and 45d changes to “bomb”. This “bomb” hold display mode is a precursor hold display mode that is displayed when a decision to execute the hold suggestion effect is made, and indicates that the hold suggestion effect will be performed from now on.

  In the present embodiment, when the decision to execute the hold suggesting effect is made, all the holds reserved at the time when the decision is made become the target hold for executing the hold suggesting effect. When a decision to execute the hold suggesting effect is made, the time until the start of the hold suggesting effect is determined at the same time, but this time is determined for each target hold, and the time It will be displayed at the bottom of each hold display image 45.

  As shown in FIG. 34 (c), the time until the start of the hold suggesting effect is counted down as time passes, and when the display time becomes “0”, the hold display image of the target hold changes. Thus, the hold suggesting effect is executed.

  The hold suggesting effect is an effect of changing the display mode of the hold display image 45 based on the advance determination information related to the special symbol (the jackpot lottery result) and the first and second variation pattern advance determination information. . That is to say, each aspect of the hold display image 45 displayed by the hold suggesting effect is associated with the expected degree of jackpot, and the player is determined by the hold display image 45 displayed when the hold suggesting effect is executed. Will be notified of the expected degree of target hold.

  FIG. 34 (c) shows that when the hold suggesting effect is executed in the hold display image 45b, the hold display image 45b is changed from the “bomb” which is the sign hold display mode to the white “o”, that is, the normal hold. The case where it changes to the same aspect as a display aspect is shown. FIG. 34 (d) shows a state in which five seconds have elapsed from the state shown in FIG. 34 (c). Here, in the hold display image 45a, the case where the hold display image 45a is changed to white “◯” from the “bomb” which is the sign hold display mode is shown in the same manner as described above. Further, FIG. 34 (e) shows a state in which five seconds have elapsed from the state shown in FIG. 34 (d). Here, in the hold display image 45d, the hold suggesting effect is shown, and the hold display image 45d is displayed in the “character mode”.

  In addition, when the hold suggestion effect is executed and the hold display image 45 changes from the “bomb” which is the precursor hold display mode to a display mode other than the white “o”, the hold display image 45 changes. In this case, an image in which the “bomb” explodes is displayed. On the other hand, when the hold suggestion effect is executed and the hold display image 45 changes to the white “o” display mode, that is, the normal hold display mode, the “bomb” does not explode and is not fired. An image suggesting that is displayed.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, each first hold is normally displayed in a normal hold display mode with white “◯”, and the first hold number (X1) is notified to the player. Then, every time the first hold is reserved, it is determined whether or not the hold suggesting effect is executed, and when the decision to execute the hold suggesting effect is made, a hold with a high expectation degree of jackpot is included. Regardless of whether it is present or not, all the hold display images 45 displayed at that time change to “bombs” which is a sign hold display mode. At this time, at the same time, the time until the hold suggesting effect is started is determined for each target hold that is the execution target of the hold suggesting effect, and the time is counted down for each target hold. Then, when the display time becomes “0”, the display mode of the hold display image 45 is determined, and the hold display image 45 is displayed in the determined mode, whereby the hold suggesting effect is performed. .

  FIG. 35 is a diagram showing a hold suggestion effect execution determination table for determining whether or not to execute the hold suggestion effect. As will be described in detail later, when the first hold or the second hold is reserved and a start winning command for these holds is transmitted to the sub control board 200, the sub CPU 200a analyzes the received start winning command. The prior determination information related to the special symbol type and the variation pattern is stored in the first reserved storage area or the second reserved storage area (see FIG. 37).

  Further, when the advance determination information is stored in the first reserved storage area, the sub CPU 200a acquires one first effect random number and one second effect random number from the range of 0 to 255. The sub CPU 200a determines whether or not to execute the hold suggestion effect by determining the acquired first effect random number based on the hold suggestion effect execution determination table 1 shown in FIG. Here, when the acquired first effect random number is 0 to 2, a decision to execute the hold suggesting effect is performed, and when it is the other first effect random number, a determination not to execute the hold suggesting effect is performed. .

  In addition, when it is determined that the hold suggesting effect is not executed by the above determination, the sub CPU 200a stores “Super A”, “Super B”, “Super C”, “Super” in the first reserved storage area. D ”or“ Premier E ”is determined whether pre-determination information is included. If the sub CPU 200a determines that none of the above-described prior determination information is included, the sub CPU 200a again determines that the hold suggesting effect is not executed.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that any of the above-described prior determination information is included, the sub CPU 200a uses the acquired second effect random number based on the hold suggestion effect execution determination table 2 shown in FIG. To determine whether or not to execute the hold suggesting effect again. Here, when the acquired second effect random number is 0 to 251, the determination that the hold suggesting effect is not executed is performed again, and when the second effect random number is another second effect random number, the hold suggesting effect is executed. Make a decision.

  FIG. 36 is a diagram showing a hold display mode determination table. FIG. 36A is a table that is selected when the prior determination information related to the special symbol type of the target hold is “losing symbol”, and FIG. 36B relates to the special symbol type of the target hold. It is a table selected when the prior determination information is a “hit symbol”. The sub CPU 200a acquires one third effect random number from the range of 0 to 255 at the time of executing the hold suggesting effect. Then, the acquired third effect random number is determined using the hold display mode determination table shown in FIG. 36A or 36B, and the display mode of the hold display image 45 at the time of executing the hold suggesting effect is determined. To do.

  For example, the second variation pattern prior determination information of “normal loss (12 seconds)” or “shortened loss (8 seconds)” is stored in the storage unit of the first reserved storage area, and the special information stored at the same time is stored. When the prior determination information related to the symbol type is “losing symbol”, any one of “white”, “blue”, and “yellow” is displayed as the hold display mode corresponding to the storage unit. It is determined as shown according to the random number.

  In the figure, the display mode “white” indicates that the hold display image 45 is displayed in white, the display mode “blue” indicates that the hold display image 45 is displayed in blue, and the display mode “yellow”. Indicates that the hold display image 45 is displayed in yellow, the display mode “red” indicates that the hold display image 45 is displayed in red, and the display mode “character” indicates the hold display image 45 as a character. It shows that

  In addition, since the probability of determining each display mode is set as shown in the case where the pre-determined information related to the special symbol type is a lost symbol and a jackpot symbol, the expectation degree of jackpot is It becomes higher in the order of “white” → “blue” → “yellow” → “red” → “character”.

  In addition, the display mode of the hold display image 45 is determined for each storage unit, in other words, for each hold that is reserved. For example, three holdes are the target hold of the hold suggesting effect. In this case, the display mode is determined for each of these three target holds.

  FIG. 37 is a diagram showing a storage area of the sub-RAM 200c that stores the advance determination information and the like when the start winning command is received, and FIG. 37A is a first hold that stores information related to the first hold. The storage area, FIG. 37 (b), shows a second reserved storage area for storing information related to the second reservation. As shown in the figure, the sub RAM 200c of the sub control board 200 is provided with a first reserved storage area and a second reserved storage area, similarly to the main control board 100, and each of these storage areas has a first reserved area. A storage unit to a fourth storage unit are provided. These first storage unit to fourth storage unit respectively correspond to the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit provided in the main control board 100. For example, in the main control board 100, when the first hold is stored in the third storage unit of the first hold storage area, the sub-control board 200 also stores in advance in the third storage unit of the first hold storage area. Determination information and the like are stored.

  Further, in the first hold storage area and the second hold storage area, a hold suggestion effect flag storage area for turning on / off the hold suggestion effect flag is provided for each storage unit. When it is decided to execute the hold suggestion effect, the hold suggestion effect flag is turned on in all the storage units in which the hold is stored, and the hold stored in the storage unit starts the variable effect. Is turned off (erased). That is, it can be said that the hold suggestion effect flag indicates that the suggestion effect is being executed or the suggestion effect is executed for the hold stored in the corresponding storage unit.

  Further, in the first reserved storage area and the second reserved storage area, a display mode storage area for storing the display mode of the hold display image 45 is provided for each storage unit, and the sub CPU 200a is stored in this storage area. Based on the display mode information, the hold display image 45 is controlled to be displayed. In the present embodiment, data indicating display mode information “display mode =“ white ”is always stored at the time when the hold is stored in each storage unit of the first reserved storage area or the second reserved storage area. The Then, when the display mode is determined in executing the hold suggesting effect, the determined display mode information is overwritten.

  In addition, each storage unit of the first reserved storage area and the second reserved storage area is provided with the variable shortest time information storage area in which the shortest time of the variation effect based on the hold stored in the storage unit is stored. Yes. The shortest variation effect time stored in the storage area is calculated from the first variation pattern prior determination information and the second variation pattern prior determination information stored in each storage unit. For example, as shown in the fourth storage unit of FIG. 37A, the first variation pattern advance determination information is “reach (20 seconds)”, and the second variation pattern advance determination information is “super A (30 seconds)”. ”Is stored as the shortest time of the fluctuation.

  However, as shown in the second storage unit in FIG. 37A, the first variation pattern advance determination information is “none (0 seconds)”, and the second variation pattern advance determination information is “normal loss (12 seconds)”. ", 8 seconds is stored as the shortest time of the fluctuation. This is because, when the second variation pattern prior determination information is “normal loss (12 seconds)”, the variation effect related to “normal loss (12 seconds)” is necessarily performed in the variation effect based on the hold. This is because there is a possibility that a fluctuating effect related to “shortening lose (8 seconds)” may be performed.

  For example, as a result of performing a pre-determination process for the first suspension stored in the first storage unit using the second variation pattern command determination table illustrated in FIG. 7, it is determined that “normal loss (12 seconds)” is determined. . Then, the prior determination information related to “normal loss (12 seconds)” is stored in the first storage unit of the first reserved storage area of the sub-control board 200. Then, before the fluctuating effect based on the hold stored in the first storage unit is started, three further first holdes are reserved, and a total of four first holdes are reserved in the first storage unit. Suppose that a special symbol variation display based on the stored suspension is performed.

  Then, at the start of the variation display of the special symbol, as shown in FIG. 7, the second variation pattern command related to “shortening loss (8 seconds)” is determined. As described above, since the number of holdings is different at the time of execution of the pre-determination process and at the start of the fluctuation, the “deletion of normal (12 seconds)” is determined in the pre-determination process. “Lose (8 seconds)” may be determined. On the contrary, in the pre-determination process, “normal loss (12 seconds)” may be determined at the start of the variation even though “shortening loss (8 seconds)” is determined.

  Therefore, when the exact variation time is not determined until the variation start time, the shortest time that can be considered from the combination of the first variation pattern prior determination information and the second variation pattern prior determination information in the variation shortest time information storage area. Is stored as the fluctuation minimum time information. In the present embodiment, the case where the exact variation time is not determined until the variation start time means that the second variation pattern prior determination information of “normal loss (12 seconds)” or “shortened loss (8 seconds)” is stored. This is only the case. And when these 2nd fluctuation | variation pattern prior determination information is memorize | stored, it will be memorize | stored as 8 seconds in the said fluctuation | variation shortest time information storage area.

  FIG. 38 is a diagram for explaining each counter provided on the sub control board 200. The remaining variation time counter shown in FIG. 38A counts the time until the variation effect ends, and is set at the start of the variation effect. When the sub CPU 200a receives the variation pattern command, the sub CPU 200a sets the variation time determined by the variation pattern command in the remaining variation time counter and then subtracts it every time the timer interrupt process is performed.

  The shortest fluctuation start time counter shown in FIG. 38 (b-1) and FIG. 38 (b-2) counts the shortest time until the fluctuation effect based on the suspension stored in each storage unit starts. FIG. 38 (b-1) shows a first holding counter, and FIG. 38 (b-2) shows a second holding counter. The shortest fluctuation start time is a time obtained by accumulating the remaining fluctuation time shown in FIG. 38 (a) and the shortest fluctuation time of all holdings in which the changing effect is started before the holding stored in each storage unit. It becomes.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 37, it is assumed that four first holds and one second hold are stored, and the variation shortest time information of each hold is stored as illustrated. Further, as shown in FIG. 38 (a), it is assumed that the remaining fluctuation time of the fluctuation effect being executed is 5 seconds. In this case, when the variation effect currently being executed ends, first, processing based on the hold stored in the first storage unit of the second hold storage area is performed, and then the first storage unit of the first hold storage area → The suspension stored in each storage unit is processed in the order of the second storage unit → the third storage unit → the fourth storage unit.

  Therefore, for the hold stored in the first storage unit of the second hold storage area, the fluctuating effect will be started after 5 seconds at the shortest. As shown in FIG. The counter corresponding to the first storage unit is 5 seconds. Further, as shown in FIG. 37 (b), the shortest fluctuation time of the second hold is 8 seconds. Accordingly, the hold stored in the first storage unit of the first hold storage area is stored in the first storage unit of the second hold storage area in the shortest time for the remaining time (5 seconds) of the variation effect currently being executed. The variation effect is started 13 seconds after adding the shortest variation time (8 seconds) to be held, and the count value in the first storage unit is 13 seconds as shown in FIG. 38 (b-1).

  Further, as shown in FIG. 37 (a), the shortest fluctuation time of the hold stored in the first storage unit of the first hold storage area is 80 seconds. Therefore, the hold stored in the second storage unit of the first hold storage area is the shortest, and the first hold storage is set to the counter value (13 seconds) in the first storage unit of the shortest variation start time counter for the first hold. In 93 seconds after adding the shortest fluctuation time (80 seconds) of the suspension stored in the first storage unit of the area, the fluctuation effect is started. As shown in FIG. 38 (b-1), the second storage is performed. The count value in the section is 93 seconds. Note that the shortest fluctuation start times corresponding to the third storage unit and the fourth storage unit are calculated and stored in the same manner as described above. The sub CPU 200a subtracts the value stored in the shortest fluctuation start time counter as described above every time the timer interrupt process is performed. As described above, the shortest fluctuation start time counter always counts the shortest time until the fluctuation effect based on each hold is started.

  38 (c-1) and 38 (c-2), the hold suggestion effect start time counter indicates the time until the hold suggestion effect is started when the decision to execute the hold suggestion effect is made. It is counted for each hold (storage unit). At this time, the sub CPU 200a sets a time shorter than the shortest fluctuation start time stored in the shortest fluctuation start time counter of the corresponding storage unit as the hold suggestion effect start time of each storage unit.

  For example, in the hold suggesting effect start time counter corresponding to the first storage third storage unit, the shortest change start time (stored in the shortest change start time counter corresponding to the first hold third storage unit ( 101 seconds) is stored (12 seconds). This is because, when execution of the hold suggestion effect is determined, the hold suggestion effect is surely executed before the corresponding hold variation effect starts. The sub CPU 200a subtracts the value set in the hold suggesting effect start time counter as described above every time the timer interrupt process is performed. In addition, the specific calculation method of a holding | maintenance suggestion start time is not ask | required in particular. For example, it is conceivable to store in the hold suggesting effect start time counter a time that is a fixed time (for example, 5 seconds) earlier than the time stored in the corresponding storage unit of the shortest fluctuation start time counter. Moreover, it is good also as calculating the time set by a predetermined | prescribed arithmetic expression on the basis of the shortest time or the longest time among all the time memorize | stored in the shortest fluctuation start time counter.

  FIG. 39 is a diagram showing an example of the update status of various information stored in each storage unit and the update status of the counter value in each counter in time series. FIG. 40 is a diagram of each storage unit shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of the holding | maintenance suggestion effect performed with an update.

  Now, as shown in FIG. 39 (a), in the non-short-time gaming state, a first variation pattern command of “none (0 seconds)” and a second variation pattern command of “shortened lose (8 seconds)” are Assume that 8 seconds have been set in the remaining fluctuation time counter. At this time, it is assumed that three first suspensions are stored, and the prior determination information is shifted to each storage unit as illustrated.

  Specifically, in the first storage unit and the second storage unit of the first reserved storage area, the first variation pattern prior determination information of “none (0 seconds)” and the “normal loss (12 seconds)” are stored. 2 variation pattern advance determination information is stored, and the third storage unit stores first variation pattern advance determination information of “none (0 seconds)” and second variation pattern advance determination information of “shortened lose (8 seconds)”. It is remembered. Further, based on the first variation pattern advance determination information and the second variation pattern advance determination information, 8 seconds are stored in the first storage unit to the third storage unit as the variation minimum time information. Note that information indicating that the display mode of the hold display image 45 is “white” is stored in the display mode storage areas of the first storage unit to the third storage unit.

  Based on the time set in the remaining fluctuation time counter and the information stored in each storage unit, 8 seconds is set in the shortest fluctuation start time counter corresponding to the first storage unit, corresponding to the second storage unit. The shortest fluctuation start time counter is set to 16 seconds, and the shortest fluctuation start time counter corresponding to the third storage unit is set to 24 seconds. In this case, as shown in FIG. 40A, the hold display images 45a, 45b, and 45c are displayed in white “◯” in the hold display area of the effect display unit 50a.

  Next, when 8 seconds have elapsed from the above situation, the variation effect started in FIG. 39A ends, and the remaining variation time counter becomes 0 seconds. In addition, the shortest fluctuation start time corresponding to the first storage unit is updated to 0 seconds, the shortest fluctuation start time corresponding to the second storage unit is updated to 8 seconds, and the shortest fluctuation start time corresponding to the third storage unit is updated to 16 seconds. . At this time, the hold display image remains as shown in FIG.

  Then, in the main control board 100, it is assumed that a change pattern command corresponding to the first hold is transmitted to the sub-control board 200 with the start of the special symbol change display based on the first hold. At this time, the variation pattern command received by the sub control board 200 corresponds to the hold stored in the first storage unit of FIG. 39B, and the first variation pattern command of “none (0 seconds)”. And a second fluctuation pattern command of “normal loss (12 seconds)”. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 39C, 12 seconds is set in the remaining fluctuation time counter.

  Further, when the variation pattern command is received along with the start of the variation effect, the sub CPU 200a executes the shift process of the storage unit, similarly to the main control board 100. As a result, the information stored in the second storage unit in FIG. 39B is overwritten in the first storage unit, and the information stored in the third storage unit is overwritten in the second storage unit ( FIG. 39 (c)). As the storage unit shifts, the shortest fluctuation start time counter corresponding to each storage unit is also updated as shown in the figure. As a result, as shown in FIG. 40B, the hold display images 45a and 45b are displayed in white “◯” in the hold display area of the effect display section 50a.

  Then, when 5 seconds have elapsed from the above situation, the first hold is newly reserved, and the first variation pattern prior determination information = “reach (20 seconds)”, the second variation pattern prior determination is stored in the third storage unit. It is assumed that information = “super A (30 seconds)” and the variation shortest variation time information = 50 seconds are stored. At the same time, 23 seconds is set in the shortest fluctuation start time counter corresponding to the third storage unit.

  At this time, it is assumed that the decision to execute the hold suggesting effect is made on the occasion that the first hold is newly reserved. Then, the flag is turned on in the hold suggestion effect flag storage area in all the storage units in which the hold is stored in the first hold storage area. At the same time, the sub CPU 200a determines a hold suggestion effect start time for each hold, and sets the determined time in a hold suggestion effect start time counter corresponding to each storage unit. As a result, as shown in FIG. 40 (c), the hold display images 45a, 45b and 45c are displayed in the hold display area of the effect display unit 50a in the sign hold display mode displayed as “bombs”. The on-hold suggestion start time is displayed.

  Then, when 4 seconds have elapsed from the above situation, the hold suggesting effect start time counter corresponding to the first storage unit becomes 0 seconds, and processing for determining the display mode of the hold display image 45a is performed. As a result, when the display mode is determined to be displayed with white “◯”, as shown in FIG. 40 (d), the hold display image 45 a has an image indicating that the “bomb” has not occurred. After being displayed, it is displayed with a white “◯”.

  If another 2 seconds elapse from this situation, that is, if 6 seconds elapse from the state shown in FIG. 39 (d), as shown in FIG. 39 (e), the hold suggesting effect start time counter corresponding to the third storage unit. Becomes 0 seconds. At this time, if it is determined that the display mode of the hold display image 45c is “blue”, information indicating that the display mode of the hold display image 45 is “blue” is stored in the display mode storage area of the third storage unit. Is done. As a result, as shown in FIG. 40 (e), the hold display image 45 c is displayed with a blue “◯” after the “bomb” has exploded.

  Below, the control process in the sub control board 200 for performing said production | presentation is demonstrated.

(Main processing of sub-control board 200)
FIG. 41 is a flowchart for explaining the main process of the sub control board 200.

(Step S1000)
The sub CPU 200a reads the main processing program from the sub ROM 200b in response to power-on, and performs initialization and setting processing of flags and the like stored in the sub RAM 200c.

(Step S1001)
Next, the sub CPU 200a performs a process of updating each effect random number, and thereafter repeats the process of step S1001 until an interrupt process is performed.

(Timer interrupt processing of sub control board 200)
FIG. 42 is a flowchart for explaining timer interrupt processing of the sub control board 200. The sub-control board 200 is provided with a reset clock pulse generation circuit (not shown) that generates clock pulses at a predetermined cycle (2 ms). Then, when the clock pulse is generated by the reset clock pulse generation circuit, the sub CPU 200a reads the timer interrupt processing program and starts the timer interrupt processing.

(Step S1100)
First, the sub CPU 200a performs update processing of various timer counters used in the sub control board 200.

(Step S1200)
Next, the sub CPU 200a analyzes a command stored in the reception buffer of the sub RAM 200c and performs various processes according to the received command. In the sub control board 200, when a command is transmitted from the main control board 100, a command reception interrupt process is performed, and the command transmitted from the main control board 100 is stored in the reception buffer. Here, the command stored in the reception buffer by the command reception interrupt process is analyzed.

(Step S1300)
Next, the sub CPU 200a performs various processes necessary for executing the display control of the hold display image 45 and the hold suggesting effect.

(Step S1400)
Next, the sub CPU 200a determines whether or not the operation of the rendering operation device 56 can be accepted in accordance with the performance progress status being executed, and checks the signal of the rendering operation device detection switch 56a. If an operation signal is input from the effect operation device detection switch 56a and the operation of the effect operation device 56 is being accepted, the fact that the effect operation device 56 has been operated is transmitted to the image control board 210. Therefore, the command is stored in the transmission buffer.

(Step S1500)
Next, the sub CPU 200a transmits the command set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 200c to the image control board 210 and the illumination control board 220, and ends the timer interrupt process.

  FIG. 43 is a flowchart for explaining a start winning command reception process executed when a start winning command is received in the command analysis process. As described above, after the start winning command is set in step S331-5 (see FIG. 17) of the pre-determination process in the main control board 100, the sub control board is executed in the output control process (see FIG. 14) in step S800. 200.

  As already described, the start winning command includes the hold type (whether it is the first hold or the second hold), the storage unit storing the hold in the main control board 100, the special at the time of reservation. The prior determination information related to the symbol type and the variation pattern prior determination information related to the variation pattern (first variation pattern prior determination information and second variation pattern prior determination information) are associated with each other.

(Step S1210-1)
When it is determined that the start winning command has been received, first, the sub CPU 200a analyzes the received starting winning command and obtains the first variation pattern prior determination information as the first reserved storage area or the second hold information shown in FIG. Store in the corresponding storage unit of the reserved storage area.

(Step S1210-2)
Next, the sub CPU 200a analyzes the received start winning command, and stores the second variation pattern advance determination information in the same storage unit that stores the first variation pattern advance determination information (see FIG. 37).

(Step S1210-3)
Next, the sub CPU 200a analyzes the received start winning command, and stores the preliminary determination information related to the special symbol type in the same storage unit that stores the first variation pattern preliminary determination information (see FIG. 37). .

(Step S1210-4)
Next, the sub CPU 200a analyzes the received start winning command, and turns off the hold suggestion effect flag corresponding to the same storage unit that stores the first variation pattern advance determination information (see FIG. 37).

(Step S1210-5)
Next, the sub CPU 200a analyzes the received start winning command, and displays the display mode = “white” in the display mode storage area corresponding to the same storage unit that stores the first variation pattern prior determination information. The mode information is stored (see FIG. 37).

(Step S1210-6)
Next, the sub CPU 200a analyzes the received start winning command, and stores the variation minimum time information in the same storage unit that stores the first variation pattern advance determination information (see FIG. 37).

(Step S1210-7)
Next, the sub CPU 200a calculates the shortest fluctuation start time based on the counter value of the remaining fluctuation time counter and other fluctuation shortest time information on hold, and uses the calculated shortest fluctuation start time as the first fluctuation. It is set in the shortest fluctuation start time counter corresponding to the storage unit storing the pattern advance determination information (see FIG. 38).

(Step S1211)
Next, the sub CPU 200a performs a hold suggestion effect execution determination process, and ends the start winning command reception process. The hold suggesting effect execution determination process will be described with reference to FIG.

(Step S1211-1)
First, the sub CPU 200a determines whether or not the current gaming state is the time saving gaming state. As a result, when it is determined that the current gaming state is the short-time gaming state, the process proceeds to step S1211-9, and when it is determined that the current gaming state is not the short-time gaming state, the processing proceeds to step S1211-2. Move. This determination process is for executing the hold suggesting effect only in the non-time-saving gaming state.

(Step S1211-2)
When it is determined in step S1211-1 that the current gaming state is not the short-time gaming state (when the current gaming state is the non-short-time gaming state), the sub CPU 200a determines whether the first reserved storage area or the second It is determined whether the storage suggestion effect flag is turned on in any storage unit in the storage area. As a result, if it is determined that the hold suggesting effect flag is turned on, the process proceeds to step S1211-9, and if it is determined that the hold suggesting effect flag is not turned on, the process proceeds to step S1211-3. . This determination process is intended to prevent the hold suggesting effect from being executed repeatedly even though the hold suggesting effect has already been executed.

(Step S1211- 3)
If it is determined in step S1211-2 that the hold suggestion effect flag is not turned on in any storage unit, the sub CPU 200a performs execution determination processing for the hold suggestion effect. Specifically, the sub CPU 200a acquires the first effect random number and determines the acquired first effect random number based on the hold suggestion effect execution determination table 1 shown in FIG. And as a result of the determination of the first effect random number, when the determination result that the hold suggesting effect is not executed is derived, the second effect random number is further acquired, and the acquired second effect random number is obtained as shown in FIG. The determination is based on the hold suggestion effect execution determination table 2 shown in b).

(Step S1211-4)
When the result of executing the hold suggesting effect is derived in the determination in step S1211-2, the sub CPU 200a moves to step S1211-5, and the result of not executing the hold suggesting effect is derived. In that case, the process proceeds to step S1211-9.

(Step S1211-5)
If it is determined in step S1211-4 that the hold suggesting effect is to be executed, the sub CPU 200a turns on the hold suggesting effect flag in all the storage units in which the hold is stored.

(Step S1211-6)
Next, the sub CPU 200a refers to the time of the shortest fluctuation start time counter corresponding to each storage unit, and determines the time for starting the hold suggesting effect for each hold. Here, it is assumed that the sub CPU 200a performs arithmetic processing so that the hold suggesting effect start time is randomly determined within a range shorter than the time of the shortest variation time counter. However, as described above, the method for determining the time for starting the hold suggesting effect is not limited to this. Then, the sub CPU 200a sets the hold suggestion effect start time determined for each hold to the hold suggestion effect start time counter corresponding to each storage unit.

(Step S1211-7)
Next, the sub CPU 200a sets a countdown display command for displaying the hold suggestion effect start time set in step S1211-6 on the effect display unit 50a. This command is transmitted to the image control board 210, and the image control board 210 controls the countdown display of the hold suggesting effect start time in the effect display unit 50a.

(Step S1211-8)
Next, the sub CPU 200a overwrites the indication hold display mode information corresponding to the display mode = “bomb” in the display mode storage area of the storage unit in which the hold is stored.

(Step S1211-9)
Next, the sub CPU 200a sets a hold display command based on the display mode information stored in each storage unit. This command is transmitted to the image control board 210, and the image control board 210 controls the display of the effect display unit 50a in a manner corresponding to the received command.

  FIG. 45 is a flowchart for explaining a variation pattern command reception process executed when a variation pattern command is received in the command analysis process. As described above, this variation pattern command is set in step S421-3 and step S421-6 in the variation pattern determination processing (see FIG. 21) in the main control board 100, and then output control processing (step S800) 14) to the sub control board 200.

(Step S1231-1)
If it is determined that the variation pattern command has been received, the sub CPU 200a first analyzes the received first variation pattern command.

(Step S1231-2)
Next, the sub CPU 200a analyzes the received second variation pattern command.

(Step S1231-3)
Next, the sub CPU 200a selects a predetermined table from the plurality of variable effect mode determination tables stored in the sub ROM 200b. The variation effect mode determination table includes a pre-development table corresponding to the first variation pattern command and a post-development table corresponding to the second variation pattern command, and the received first variation pattern command and second variation pattern are received. Based on the command, a pre-development table and a post-development table are selected, respectively. Each table is further provided for each gaming state, and each table is provided with a plurality of storage areas associated with variation pattern commands. Each storage area is associated with a production mode and is assigned a random value within a predetermined range.

  The production mode determined by this table is the content of the image displayed on the production display unit 50a, the movable mode of the production actor device 52, the lighting mode of the production lighting device 54, and the voice output mode of the audio output device 58. is there.

(Step S1231-4)
Next, the sub CPU 200a acquires the effect random number updated in step S1001.

(Step S1231-5)
Next, the sub CPU 200a determines the effect random number acquired in step S1231-4 based on the table selected in step S1231-3, thereby starting the variable effect image displayed on the effect display unit 50a. Various production modes are determined.

(Step S1231-6)
Next, the sub CPU 200a sets the fluctuation time in the remaining fluctuation time counter based on the analysis of the received first fluctuation pattern command and second fluctuation pattern command (see FIG. 38A).

(Step S1231-7)
Next, the sub CPU 200a generates and sets a variation effect command for executing the variation effect in the manner determined in step S1231-5. This command is transmitted to the image control board 210 and the illumination control board 220, whereby each effect is executed.

(Step S1231-8)
Next, the sub CPU 200a performs a shift process for the first reserved storage area or the second reserved storage area (see FIGS. 39B and 39C).

(Step S1231-9)
Next, the sub CPU 200a calculates the shortest fluctuation start time based on the counter value of the remaining fluctuation time counter and the other fluctuation shortest time information on hold, and stores the calculated shortest fluctuation start time in each storage unit. The corresponding shortest fluctuation start time counter is updated (see FIG. 38).

(Step S1231-10)
Next, the sub CPU 200a performs a pending number update process. Here, when the received fluctuation pattern command relates to the first hold, a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the value stored in the first hold number (X1) is set as the new first hold number (X1). When the variation pattern command stored and received is related to the second hold, the value obtained by subtracting “1” from the value stored in the second hold number (X2) is used as the new second hold number (X2). Remember.

(Step S1231-11)
Next, the sub CPU 200a sets a hold display command based on the display mode information of each storage unit shifted in step S1231-8. When the hold display command is transmitted to the image control board 210, the image control board 210 is controlled to update and display the hold display image 45.

  FIG. 46 is a flowchart for explaining the hold suggestion effect execution process in step S1300 shown in FIG.

(Step S1300-1)
The sub CPU 200a updates the remaining fluctuation time counter. Here, since the timer interrupt process is executed in 2 ms, the counter value stored in each counter (remaining fluctuation time counter, shortest fluctuation start time counter, suggested effect start time counter) is “1” = 2 ms. Is remembered as For example, when 5 seconds = 5000 ms is set, 2500 is set as the counter value. Therefore, in step S1300-1, a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the counter value stored in the remaining fluctuation time counter is stored in the remaining fluctuation time counter as a new counter value.

(Step S1300-2)
Next, the sub CPU 200a updates the shortest fluctuation start time counter corresponding to each storage unit. Here, as in step S1300-1, the value obtained by subtracting “1” from the counter value stored in the shortest fluctuation start time counter is stored in the shortest fluctuation start time counter as a new counter value.

(Step S1300-3)
Next, the sub CPU 200a updates the suggestive effect start time counter corresponding to each storage unit. Here, similarly to step S1300-1, the value obtained by subtracting “1” from the counter value stored in the suggested effect start time counter is stored in the suggested effect start time counter as a new counter value.

(Step S1300-4)
Next, the sub CPU 200a sets a countdown display command based on the counter value updated in step S1300-3. Here, when the counter value of the suggestive effect start time counter, such as the counter value = 2500 or the counter value 1000, is converted into seconds, the converted number of seconds becomes a counter value that is exactly an integer. A countdown display command for displaying is set.

(Step S1300-5)
Next, the sub CPU 200a determines whether or not the hold suggestion effect start time counter corresponding to any one of the storage units has become “0”. As a result, when it is determined that any of the hold suggesting effect start time counters has become “0”, the process proceeds to step S1300-6, and any of the hold suggesting effect start time counters is not “0”. When it determines, the said holding | maintenance suggestion effect execution process is complete | finished.

(Step S1300-6)
If it is determined in step S1300-5 that any of the hold suggesting effect start time counters has become “0”, the sub CPU 200a displays the hold display image 45 corresponding to the storage unit in which the counter value = 0. The display mode is determined. Here, the sub CPU 200a acquires the third effect random number and, as shown in FIG. 36, selects one of the hold display mode determination tables based on the second variation pattern prior determination information stored in the storage unit. . Then, the display mode is determined by determining the acquired third effect random number based on the selected table.

(Step S1300-7)
Next, the sub CPU 200a stores display mode information indicating the display mode determined in step S1300-6 in the storage unit.

(Step S1300-8)
Next, the sub CPU 200a sets a hold display command based on the display mode information stored in the storage unit. When the hold display command is transmitted to the image control board 210, the image control board 210 is controlled to update and display the hold display image 45.

  As described above, the hold suggesting effect of the present embodiment is realized by the control process in the sub-control board 200.

  According to the present embodiment, since the hold suggesting effect is started at irregular timing, the player cannot predict when the hold suggesting effect is started, and the hold suggesting effect is suddenly started. A new production effect such as In addition, each hold can be a target of a hold suggesting effect afterwards even if it is not a target of a hold suggesting effect when the hold is reserved. Therefore, unlike the conventional case, when the hold suggesting effect is not executed when the hold is reserved, there is no problem that the player loses the expectation for the hold.

  Moreover, according to the above embodiment, the player is given a sense of expectation as to how the display mode of the hold display image changes until the hold suggestion effect is started, and the display mode of the hold display image After the change, the player is given a sense of expectation as to what kind of fluctuating effect will be performed for the hold. Thus, after the execution of the hold suggestion effect is determined, the hold suggestion effect is started after a lapse of a predetermined time, so that the player has a sense of expectation in two stages, and the effect of the effect is improved and the game is improved. Interest can be improved.

  In the above-described embodiment, for example, the hold display image 45a suggests a jackpot expectation level for the target hold stored in the first storage unit, and the hold display image 45b is stored in the second storage unit. The expectation of jackpot was suggested to be identifiable for each target hold, such as suggesting the expectation of jackpot for the target hold. However, the jackpot expectation need not necessarily be identifiable for each target hold.

  For example, it is assumed that three holds are stored in the first storage unit to the third storage unit, and the hold suggesting effect is executed with these three holds as the target hold. Further, at this time, it is assumed that prior determination information related to the jackpot symbol is stored in the third storage unit, and prior determination information related to the lost symbol is stored in the first storage unit and the second storage unit. In such a case, according to the above embodiment, the display mode of the hold display images 45a and 45b is displayed as white “◯”, and the probability that the hold display image 45c is displayed in a display mode other than white is extremely high. However, in the above case, for example, the display mode of the hold display image 45a is set to the character display mode having the highest expectation degree of jackpot, and the display modes of the hold display images 45b and 45c are displayed with white “◯”. It may be controlled intentionally.

  More specifically, when the execution of the hold suggesting effect is determined, the prior determination information of the target hold is analyzed, and among the prior determination information, based on the variation pattern prior determination information having the highest expectation level of jackpot One display mode is determined. Then, the hold display image to be displayed in the determined display mode is determined by lottery, and the time until the hold suggesting effect is started is determined for each target hold as in the above embodiment. In this way, even if the hold display image is displayed in a display mode having a high expectation level for jackpots, the player cannot determine which hold expectation level is high. In other words, when the hold display image changes, it is suggested that the hold that is currently reserved includes a hold with high expectation of jackpot, and all the variation effects of the target hold are finished. Until then, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation over a long period of time, and to improve the effect of production.

  Furthermore, the specific content of the hold suggesting effect is not limited to the above embodiment. For example, the hold suggesting effect may be executed independently of the hold display image, such as lighting the effect lamp in a predetermined manner or displaying a predetermined image on the effect display unit 50a. Moreover, in the said embodiment, the start timing of the holding | maintenance suggestion effect of each object hold | maintenance was made to be determined before the shortest fluctuation start time of the said object hold | maintenance. However, the start timing of the hold suggestion effect may be determined, for example, at a timing before the target hold to be executed last is started in the target hold.

  Further, in the above embodiment, while displaying the countdown time until the on-hold suggestion effect is started and displaying the on-hold display image in the sign hold display mode until the on-hold suggestion effect is performed, The countdown display and the sign hold display are not essential. If the countdown display or the sign hold display is not performed, the player cannot determine when the hold display image changes at all, and suddenly brings a surprise that the display mode of the hold display image has changed. Can do.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, when hold was memorize | stored, it decided to perform the determination of the execution possibility of a hold suggestion effect, and the timing start of a hold suggestion effect start time. What is necessary is just to carry out at arbitrary timings, such as a start timing and every predetermined time.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although all the hold | maintenance memorize | stored when execution of a holding | maintenance suggestion effect | action was determined was made into the object hold | maintainment of a hold suggestion effect, determination of object hold | maintenances, such as determining object hold by lottery etc. The method is not particularly limited.

  In the embodiment described above, whether or not the holding suggestion effect can be executed is determined in two stages using the two tables shown in FIGS. 35 (a) and 35 (b). However, the determination of whether or not the hold suggesting effect can be performed is not limited to the above embodiment, and can be set as appropriate. For example, when predetermined variation pattern advance determination information is stored, the hold suggesting effect may be executed without fail.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although the holding | maintenance suggestion effect was performed only in the non-short-time game state, what is necessary is just to set suitably the gaming state which performs a holding | maintenance suggestion effect. Moreover, in the said embodiment, although it decided to determine the mode of a holding | maintenance suggestion effect based on fluctuation pattern prior determination information, the mode of a holding suggestion effect is determined based on the prior determination information which concerns on the kind of special symbol. It doesn't matter.

  Further, in the above embodiment, whether or not to execute a special game and the subsequent game state are given to the player as a game profit by a lottery lottery, but the contents of the game profit given to the player are The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment. Moreover, in the said embodiment, although the degree of expectation about a special game becoming executable was suggested by the holding | maintenance suggestion effect, the content suggested by a holding | maintenance suggestion effect is not restricted to this. Therefore, the hold suggestion effect only needs to give an indication about the provision of some game profit.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the prior determination information is derived when the hold is stored. However, the prior determination information may be derived only when it is determined to execute the hold suggesting effect. Good. In any case, when it is determined to execute at least the hold suggestion effect, in other words, until the change effect mode is determined based on the target hold, in other words, the target effect change effect starts. Prior determination information may be derived.

  The operation handle 12, the touch sensor 12a, the operation volume 12b, the launch control board 130, and the launch solenoid 131 in the above embodiment constitute the launching means of the present invention. Moreover, the area | region in the 1st starting port 20 in the said embodiment and the area | region in the 2nd starting port 22 are equivalent to the starting area | region of this invention.

  Further, the special symbol random number and the jackpot random number in the above embodiment correspond to the game profit determining random number of the present invention, and the variation pattern random number corresponds to the random effect random number of the present invention. Moreover, in the said embodiment, main CPU100a which performs the special symbol determination process in FIG.20 S420-6 corresponds to the game profit determination means of this invention. In the above embodiment, the main CPU 100a that executes the variation pattern determination process of FIG. 21 and the sub CPU 200a that executes the variation pattern command reception process shown in FIG. 45 correspond to the variation effect determination means of the present invention. Moreover, in the said embodiment, the image control board 210 and the electrical decoration control board 220 which control the fluctuation production shown in FIGS. 31-33 correspond to the fluctuation production execution means of this invention.

  In the above-described embodiment, the main CPU 100a that executes the special electric accessory control process of FIG. 24 corresponds to the game profit giving means of the present invention. Moreover, in the said embodiment, main CPU100a which performs the prior determination process of FIG. 17 corresponds to the prior determination means of this invention. Moreover, in the said embodiment, sub CPU200a which performs the process of step S1211-3 in the holding | maintenance suggestion effect execution determination process of FIG. 44 is equivalent to the holding | maintenance suggestion effect execution determination means of this invention.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, sub CPU200a which performs the process of step S1211-6 in the holding | maintenance suggestion effect execution determination process of FIG. 44 corresponds to the start time setting means of this invention. Moreover, in the said embodiment, sub CPU200a which performs the process of step S1300-3 in the holding | maintenance suggestion effect execution process of FIG. 46 corresponds to the time measuring means of this invention. Moreover, in the said embodiment, sub CPU200a which performs the process of step S1300-8 in the holding | maintenance suggestion effect execution process of FIG. 46 is equivalent to the holding | maintenance suggestion effect execution means of this invention.

  In the above embodiment, the sub CPU 200a that executes the start winning command reception process of FIG. 43 corresponds to the hold display control means of the present invention. Further, among the held display images, white “◯” corresponds to the normal display mode of the present invention, and the other display modes correspond to the special display mode of the present invention. Moreover, in the said embodiment, sub CPU200a which performs the process of FIG.46 S1300-4 corresponds to the start time alerting | reporting means of this invention.

  As mentioned above, although preferred embodiment of this invention was described referring an accompanying drawing, it cannot be overemphasized that this invention is not limited to this embodiment. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various changes and modifications can be made within the scope of the claims, and these are naturally within the technical scope of the present invention. Is done.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game machine 12 Operation handle 12a Touch sensor 12b Operation volume 16 Game area | region 20 1st start opening 22 2nd start opening 45 Hold display image 50 Effect display apparatus 50a Effect display part 100 Main control board 100a Main CPU
100b Main ROM
100c main RAM
130 Launch Control Board 131 Launch Solenoid 200 Sub Control Board 200a Sub CPU
200b Sub ROM
200c Sub RAM
210 Image control board 220 Illumination control board

Claims (5)

A game area in which game balls launched by the launching means flow down,
A starting area provided in the gaming area;
A random number for determining the game profit to be given to the player on condition that the game ball enters the starting area, and a mode of variation effect for informing the game profit to be given to the player A variable storage random number for determining, and a storage unit for storing the acquired random number in the storage unit as a storage,
Game profit determining means for reading the game profit determining random number stored in the storage unit by the holding storage means and determining the game profit by establishing a start condition;
When the gaming profit is determined by the gaming profit determining means, the determination result of the gaming profit determining means and the gaming profit determining random number read at the time of determining the gaming profit determining means are stored in the storage unit. Based on the generated random effect random number, the variable effect determining means for determining the mode of the variable effect,
Fluctuation effect executing means for informing the game profit given to the player by executing the change effect according to the determination of the change effect determining means;
A game for giving a game profit when a determination result for giving a predetermined game profit is derived by the game profit determining means and a notice that the game profit is given by the variation effect executing means Profit granting means;
The game profit determination random number stored as the hold and the change effect are stored at least between the time when the hold is stored in the storage unit and the time when the change effect determination unit determines the change effect mode based on the hold. Pre-determination means for deriving pre-determination information according to at least one of the game profit and the variation effect based on one or both of the random numbers for use;
Whether or not to execute the hold suggesting effect that is executed for all or a part of the hold stored in the storage unit and whose execution mode is determined based on the target determination advance determination information. A holding suggestion effect execution determining means for determining;
When the determination result for executing the hold suggesting effect is derived by the hold suggesting effect execution determining means, at least the time until the last variable effect is executed among the variable effects in the target hold of the hold suggesting effect. Start time setting means for setting a short time as a start time of the hold suggesting effect;
A timing unit capable of timing the time from when the determination result for executing the hold suggesting effect is derived until the start time set by the start time setting unit elapses;
A game machine comprising: a hold suggesting effect executing means for starting the hold suggesting effect when the time measuring means times the start time set by the start time setting means. The hold suggesting effect execution determining means is
Taking the opportunity that the hold is stored in the storage unit by the hold storage means, performing a lottery to determine whether or not to execute the hold suggesting effect, and at least on the condition that a predetermined lottery result has been derived by the lottery, The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein it is determined to execute the hold suggesting effect. The hold suggesting effect execution determining means is
When a hold is stored in the storage unit by the hold storage unit, all or a part of the hold advance determination information stored in the storage unit is analyzed, and the analyzed advance determination information is set in advance. 3. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein it is determined that the hold suggesting effect is to be executed on the condition that the information has been stored. The hold suggesting effect executing means is:
Consists of hold display control means for notifying the hold number by controlling the display of the same number of hold displays as the number of holds stored in the storage unit in a normal display mode,
The hold display control means includes
When the start time set by the start time setting means is timed by the time measuring means, the display mode of all or part of the hold display unit can be changed from the normal display mode to the special display mode. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3.   The start time notifying means for notifying the remaining time of the start time set by the start time setting means with the passage of time by the time measuring means is provided. Game machines.

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